The Undercover Man
“TOLD WITH THE SNARL OF A MACHINE GUN!”
Frank Warren is a treasury agent assigned to put an end to the activities of a powerful mob crime boss. Frank works undercover, posing as a criminal to seek information, but is frustrated when all he finds are terrified witnesses and corrupt police officers.
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About The Undercover Man
The Undercover Man is a 1949 English-language crime and drama film directed by Joseph H. Lewis. The cast is led by Glenn Ford, Nina Foch, James Whitmore. It has a runtime of 1h 25m.
The Undercover Man was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 21, 1949, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Writers
- Sydney Boehm, Jack Rubin, Frank J. Wilson
- Release date
- March 21, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
The Undercover Man cast & crew
The Undercover Man was directed by Joseph H. Lewis and written by Sydney Boehm, Jack Rubin, and Frank J. Wilson.
The cast features Glenn Ford as Frank Warren, Nina Foch as Judith Warren, James Whitmore as George Pappas, Barry Kelley as Attorney Edward J. O'Rourke, Frank Tweddell as Inspector Herzog, and Howard St. John as Joseph S. Horan.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Burnett Guffey and it was produced by Robert Rossen.
Is The Undercover Man worth watching?
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Undercover Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Undercover Man
Glenn Ford
Frank Warren
Nina Foch
Judith Warren
James Whitmore
George Pappas
Barry Kelley
Attorney Edward J. O'Rourke
Frank Tweddell
Inspector Herzog
Howard St. John
Joseph S. Horan
John F. Hamilton
Police Desk Sergeant Shannon
Leo Penn
Sidney Gordon
Joan Lazer
Rosa Rocco
Esther Minciotti
Maria Rocco
Angela Clarke
Theresa Rocco
Anthony Caruso
Salvatore Rocco
The Undercover Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Undercover Man in United States?
The Undercover Man is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Undercover Man in?
The Undercover Man is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Undercover Man?
The Undercover Man runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Undercover Man rated?
The Undercover Man is rated NR. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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