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Prisoner of Japan
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Prisoner of Japan

1942-07-22 · 64 min · ★ 5.0

War

An American astronomer living on a Pacific island attempts to thwart the Japanese during WWII.

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Directors
Arthur Ripley
Production companies
PRC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Alan BaxterAlan BaxterDavid Bowman
Gertrude MichaelGertrude MichaelToni Chase
Ernst DeutschErnst DeutschMatsuru
Corinna MuraCorinna MuraLoti
Tom SeidelTom SeidelEnsign Bailey
Billy MoyaMaui
Ray BennettRay BennettLieutenant Morgan
Dave O'BrienDave O'BrienU. S. Marine

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