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Secret Agent of Japan
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Secret Agent of Japan

1942-04-03 · 72 min · ★ 5.5

Thriller · Mystery · Romance

World War II espionage drama, starring Preston Foster and Lynn Bari.

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Directors
Irving Pichel
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Preston FosterPreston FosterRoy Bonnell
Lynn BariLynn BariKay Murdock
Noel MadisonNoel MadisonSaito
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungFu Yen
Janis CarterJanis CarterDoris Poole
Steven GeraySteven GerayAlecsandri
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsRemsen
Ian WolfeIan WolfeCapt. Larsen
Kurt KatchKurt KatchTraeger
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonAmerican Navy Captain
Frank PugliaFrank PugliaEminescu
Wilfred HariJapanese Agent Blocking Doorway (uncredited)

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