

Prisoner of Japan
“An Expose of the Jap Menace!”
Synopsis
An American astronomer living on a Pacific island attempts to thwart the Japanese during WWII.
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July 22, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Ripley
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Chapin, Arthur Ripley
- Original Title
- Prisoner of Japan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Ripley
Robert Chapin, Arthur Ripley, Edgar G. Ulmer
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Ripley
Director
Robert Chapin
Screenplay
Arthur Ripley
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoner of Japan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prisoner of Japan about?
An American astronomer living on a Pacific island attempts to thwart the Japanese during WWII.
Who directed Prisoner of Japan?
Prisoner of Japan was directed by Arthur Ripley.
Who stars in Prisoner of Japan?
The principal cast of Prisoner of Japan includes Alan Baxter, Gertrude Michael, Ernst Deutsch, Corinna Mura, Tom Seidel.
When was Prisoner of Japan released and how long is it?
Prisoner of Japan was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.




















