Drama ·War · United States of America · 1951 · 1h 25m

I Was an American Spy

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Director
Lesley Selander
Cast
Ann Dvorak as Mrs. Claire 'High Pockets' Phillips Gene Evans as Cpl. John Boone Douglas Kennedy as Sgt. John Phillips Richard Loo as Col. Masamato Leon Lontoc as Pacio Chabing as Lolita
Crew
Philip Cahn — Editor Samuel Roeca — Screenplay Claire Phillips — Novel Myron B. Goldsmith — Novel Claire Phillips — Story Myron B. Goldsmith — Story
Tagline

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

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.

Mood & Themes
world war iifemale spybataan
Key Collaborators
Lesley Selander Director Philip Cahn Editor Samuel Roeca Screenplay Claire Phillips Novel Myron B. Goldsmith Novel Claire Phillips Story Myron B. Goldsmith Story David Diamond Producer
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