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I Was an American Spy

“The startling TRUE story of America's "Mata Hari" of the South Pacific!”

★ 6.6(8)19511h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Lesley Selander
Release date: 1951-04-14
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Allied Artists Pictures

About I Was an American Spy

I Was an American Spy is a 1951 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Lesley Selander, starring Ann Dvorak, Gene Evans and Douglas Kennedy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Was an American Spy in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An American nightclub singer in 1940's Singapore becomes a spy for America in an effort to get back at the invading Japanese army. Based on a true story.

Cast

Ann Dvorak

Mrs. Claire 'High Pockets' Phillips

Gene Evans

Cpl. John Boone

Douglas Kennedy

Sgt. John Phillips

Richard Loo

Col. Masamato

Leon Lontoc

Pacio

Chabing

Lolita

Philip Ahn

Capt. Arito

Marya Marco

Fely

Nadine Ashdown

Dian

Lisa Ferraday

Dorothy Fuentes

Howard Chuman

Kamuri

Fred Revelala

Zig Zag (as Freddie Revelala)

Themes & keywords

world war iifemale spybataan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Was an American Spy in Saudi Arabia?+

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Is I Was an American Spy on Netflix?+

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How long is I Was an American Spy?+

I Was an American Spy has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in I Was an American Spy?+

I Was an American Spy stars Ann Dvorak, Gene Evans, Douglas Kennedy, Richard Loo and Leon Lontoc.

When did I Was an American Spy come out?+

I Was an American Spy is a 1951 movie directed by Lesley Selander.

What genre is I Was an American Spy?+

I Was an American Spy is Drama and War film.

Who directed I Was an American Spy?+

I Was an American Spy was directed by Lesley Selander.