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I Was an American Spy

6.619511h 25mNRMovieDramaWar

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.

DirectorLesley Selander
WritersClaire Phillips·Myron B. Goldsmith
ProducerDavid Diamond

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lesley Selander

ADAnn Dvorak
Ann Dvorak
Mrs. Claire 'High Pockets' Phillips
GEGene Evans
Gene Evans
Cpl. John Boone
DKDouglas Kennedy
Douglas Kennedy
Sgt. John Phillips
RLRichard Loo
Richard Loo
Col. Masamato
LLLeon Lontoc
Leon Lontoc
Pacio
CChabing
Chabing
Lolita
PAPhilip Ahn
Philip Ahn
Capt. Arito
MMMarya Marco
Marya Marco
Fely
NA
Nadine Ashdown
Dian
LFLisa Ferraday
Lisa Ferraday
Dorothy Fuentes
HC
Howard Chuman
Kamuri
FR
Fred Revelala
Zig Zag (as Freddie Revelala)

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I Was an American Spy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Was an American Spy?

I Was an American Spy isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is I Was an American Spy on Netflix?

No, I Was an American Spy is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is I Was an American Spy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Was an American Spy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch I Was an American Spy for free?

I Was an American Spy isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.