Under Cover
“They're going back to school ... as cops”
Synopsis
A cop goes undercover in a South Carolina high school. With the help of a local narcotics officer, he investigates the drug ring responsible for another cop's death.
Top Cast
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David Neidorf
Sheffield Hauser
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Tanille Laroux
Barry Corbin
Sergeant Irwin Lee
David Harris
Lucas Morris
Kathleen Wilhoite
Corrinne Armour
Beth Grant
Miss Randolph
Mark Holton
Denny
Carmen Argenziano
Lt. James Leonard
Brad Leland
Terry Ray Gray
John Philbin
Officer Vic Fieldson
Diana Bellamy
Lynette Destens
Piper Cochrane
Penny
Charlie Viracola
Stevie Barkin
Ed Bernard
Chief Heffer
David Denney
Hassie Pearl
Brent Hadaway
Peyton Lewis
Lauri Riley
Secretary
Jorli McLain
Maria
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Stockwell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Stockwell, Scott Fields
- Original Score
- Michael Cotton, Todd Rundgren
- Original Title
- Under Cover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Stockwell
John Stockwell, Scott Fields
Michael Cotton, Todd Rundgren
Alexander Gruszynski
Sharyn L. Ross
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
John Stockwell
Director
Michael Cotton
Original Music Composer
John Stockwell
Writer
Sharyn L. Ross
Editor
Scott Fields
Writer
Todd Rundgren
Original Music Composer
Ernest Misko
Costume Design
Becky Block
Production Design
Menahem Golan
Producer
Yoram Globus
Producer
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Under Cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under Cover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under Cover about?
A cop goes undercover in a South Carolina high school. With the help of a local narcotics officer, he investigates the drug ring responsible for another cop's death.
Who directed Under Cover?
Under Cover was directed by John Stockwell.
Who stars in Under Cover?
The principal cast of Under Cover includes David Neidorf, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Barry Corbin, David Harris, Kathleen Wilhoite.
When was Under Cover released and how long is it?
Under Cover was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Under Cover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under Cover was composed by Michael Cotton, Todd Rundgren.