A Yank in Libya
“A ONE-MAN BLITZ!”
Synopsis
American correspondent Mike Malone uncovers a Nazi plot for an uprising of the Arab tribes in Lybia. Pursued by Sheik David and his men, Mike takes refuge in the suite of Nancy Brooks, who is in the British Intelligence. He asks her to hide a gun and escapes through a window. Reporting the affair to British Consul Herbert Forbes, the latter tries to discourage him from further investigation, as the British are aware of the plot and are planning on staging a coup. He goes with Mike to Nancy's apartment, and she denies having ever seen him before. Sheik Ibrahim, next in command of the Arab tribe to Sheik David, is plotting with Nazi agent Yussof Streyer to kill David who is friendly with the British. Mike and Nancy have gone to David's camp, escape from Ibrahim's henchmen, and get back to El Moktar before the Arabs attack the garrison.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur St. Claire, Sherman L. Lowe
- Original Title
- A Yank in Libya
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- PRC, M & H Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Herman
Arthur St. Claire, Sherman L. Lowe
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Herman
Director
Arthur St. Claire
Screenplay
Sherman L. Lowe
Screenplay
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What is A Yank in Libya about?
American correspondent Mike Malone uncovers a Nazi plot for an uprising of the Arab tribes in Lybia. Pursued by Sheik David and his men, Mike takes refuge in the suite of Nancy Brooks, who is in the British Intelligence. He asks her to hide a gun and escapes through a window. Reporting the affair to British Consul Herbert Forbes, the latter tries to discourage him from further investigation, as the British are aware of the plot and are planning on staging a coup. He goes with Mike to Nancy's apartment, and she denies having ever seen him before. Sheik Ibrahim, next in command of the Arab tribe to Sheik David, is plotting with Nazi agent Yussof Streyer to kill David who is friendly with the British. Mike and Nancy have gone to David's camp, escape from Ibrahim's henchmen, and get back to El Moktar before the Arabs attack the garrison.
Who directed A Yank in Libya?
A Yank in Libya was directed by Albert Herman.
Who stars in A Yank in Libya?
The principal cast of A Yank in Libya includes Walter Woolf King, Joan Woodbury, H.B. Warner, Harry Parke, Duncan Renaldo.
When was A Yank in Libya released and how long is it?
A Yank in Libya was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.