American Guerrilla in the Philippines (I Shall Return) (1950)

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The year is 1942. Ensign Chuck Palmer (Tyrone Power) is stranded in the Japanese-occupied Philippines after his ship is torpedoed. Linking up with several other American refugees, Palmer helps the Filipinos organize a resistance movement against the enemy. They even manage to construct a few… More The year is 1942. Ensign Chuck Palmer (Tyrone Power) is stranded in the Japanese-occupied Philippines after his ship is torpedoed. Linking up with several other American refugees, Palmer helps the Filipinos organize a resistance movement against the enemy. They even manage to construct a few jerry-built radio stations to keep tabs on Japanese fleet movements. Hard to believe that Palmer finds romance under these trying circumstances, but he does, in the form of Jeanne Martinez (Micheline Presle), the wife of a Filipino war hero. Based on the novel by Ira Wolfert, American Guerilla in the Philippines is directed with unvarnished efficiency by Fritz Lang. Standouts in the supporting cast include Tom Ewell as Tyrone Power's wisecracking buddy and Robert Barrat as General Douglas MacArthur. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By: Fritz Lang
Written By: Lamar Trotti, Ira Wolfert
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Nov 7, 1950 Wide
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Underrated tale of men trying to build media and communications in secret, with good Fritz Lang direction.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Not a bad film, just not a good one.

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