I Was an American Spy

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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, Gene Evans, Douglas Kennedy, Richard Loo, Leon Lontoc, more

Director: Lesley Selander

Genres: Drama, War

Cast

Mark W. Clark

Himself / Authenticator in Prolog (as General Mark Clark)

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I Was an American Spy

Overview

Cast

Ann Dvorak

Gene Evans

Douglas Kennedy

Richard Loo

Leon Lontoc

Chabing

Philip Ahn

Marya Marco

Nadine Ashdown

Lisa Ferraday

Howard Chuman

Fred Revelala

James B. Leong

Mark W. Clark

William Tannen

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