The Undercover Man
"TOLD WITH THE SNARL OF A MACHINE GUN!"
Originally released in 1949. The Undercover Man is a crime/drama film. directed by Joseph H. Lewis. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Glenn Ford, Nina Foch, and James Whitmore
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 21, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (38 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Rosa Rocco
Esther Minciotti
as Maria Rocco
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Undercover Man about?
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 ...
Who directed The Undercover Man?
The Undercover Man was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
How long is The Undercover Man?
The Undercover Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Undercover Man released?
The Undercover Man was released on March 21, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Undercover Man?
The main cast of The Undercover Man includes Glenn Ford, Nina Foch, James Whitmore, Barry Kelley, Frank Tweddell.