I Was an American Spy (1951)

6.6/10 85 min Drama War

Overview

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

Lisa Ferraday

Dorothy Fuentes

James B. Leong

Ho Sang

Mark W. Clark

Himself / Authenticator in Prolog (as General Mark Clark)

William Tannen

American Captain (uncredited)

Lane Bradford

Jeep Driver (uncredited)

Suzanne Ridgway

Girl at Ho Sang's Club (uncredited)

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