The Undercover Man
“TOLD WITH THE SNARL OF A MACHINE GUN!”
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.
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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
Robert Osterloh
Emanuel 'Manny' Zanger
Kay Medford
Gladys LaVerne
Patricia Barry
Muriel Gordon
David Bauer
Stanley Weinburg
Richard Bartell
Bailiff
Peter Brocco
Johnny (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm, Jack Rubin
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- The Undercover Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
Sydney Boehm, Jack Rubin, Frank J. Wilson
George Duning
Burnett Guffey
Al Clark
Robert Rossen
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Jack Rubin
Screenplay
Frank J. Wilson
Writer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Al Clark
Editor
Robert Rossen
Producer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Undercover Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 he finds are terrified witnesses and corrupt police officers.
Who directed The Undercover Man?
The Undercover Man was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in The Undercover Man?
The principal cast of The Undercover Man includes Glenn Ford, Nina Foch, James Whitmore, Barry Kelley, Frank Tweddell.
When was The Undercover Man released and how long is it?
The Undercover Man was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Undercover Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Undercover Man was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Undercover Man?
The Undercover Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).