The Undercover Man(1949)
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The Undercover Man Synopsis
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.
The Undercover Man (1949) is a crime and drama film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, released on March 21, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Glenn Ford, Nina Foch, James Whitmore and Barry Kelley. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Writers:
- Jack Rubin, Sydney Boehm, Frank J. Wilson
- Producers:
- Robert Rossen
- Cinematographer:
- Burnett Guffey
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Undercover Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Howard St. John
as Joseph S. Horan
John F. Hamilton
as Police Desk Sergeant Shannon
Leo Penn
as Sidney Gordon
- Joan Lazer
Joan Lazer
as Rosa Rocco
Esther Minciotti
as Maria Rocco
Angela Clarke
as Theresa Rocco
Anthony Caruso
as Salvatore Rocco
Key crew
Directed by Joseph H. Lewis, written by Jack Rubin, Sydney Boehm and Frank J. Wilson, produced by Robert Rossen.
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The Undercover Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Undercover Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Undercover Man online?
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Who stars in The Undercover Man?
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The main cast of The Undercover Man (1949) includes Glenn Ford, Nina Foch, James Whitmore, Barry Kelley and Frank Tweddell. The film was directed by Joseph H. Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Undercover Man released?
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The Undercover Man was released on March 21, 1949 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Undercover Man worth watching?
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The Undercover Man (1949) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.