American Guerrilla in the Philippines
“One of the great adventures to come out of the Pacific!”
Synopsis
American soldiers stranded in the Philippines after the Japanese invasion form guerrilla bands to fight back. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2001.
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Tyrone Power
Ensign Chuck Palmer
Micheline Presle
Jeanne Martinez
Tom Ewell
Jim Mitchell
Robert Patten
Lovejoy
Tommy Cook
Miguel
Juan Torena
Juan Martinez
Jack Elam
The Speaker
Robert Barrat
Gen. Douglas MacArthur
Rosa Del Rosario
Partisan
Vic Diaz
Japanese General
Miguel Anzures
Erlinda Cortes
Cris de Vera
Eddie Infante
Vic Silayan
Carleton Young
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- American Guerrilla in the Philippines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Lamar Trotti, Ira Wolfert
Cyril J. Mockridge
Harry Jackson
Robert L. Simpson
Lamar Trotti
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Lang
Director
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
Lamar Trotti
Producer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Harry Jackson
Director of Photography
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Travilla
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Guerrilla in the Philippines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Guerrilla in the Philippines about?
American soldiers stranded in the Philippines after the Japanese invasion form guerrilla bands to fight back. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2001.
Who directed American Guerrilla in the Philippines?
American Guerrilla in the Philippines was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in American Guerrilla in the Philippines?
The principal cast of American Guerrilla in the Philippines includes Tyrone Power, Micheline Presle, Tom Ewell, Robert Patten, Tommy Cook.
When was American Guerrilla in the Philippines released and how long is it?
American Guerrilla in the Philippines was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for American Guerrilla in the Philippines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Guerrilla in the Philippines was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is American Guerrilla in the Philippines based on a book or true story?
American Guerrilla in the Philippines is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ira Wolfert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Guerrilla in the Philippines?
American Guerrilla in the Philippines holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).