Undercover with the KKK
Synopsis
The true story of Gary Thomas Rowe, Jr., who worked undercover for the FBI to infiltrate a Ku Klux Klan group in his Alabama hometown and later testified as a key prosecution witness during the trial of several Klansmen for crimes of destruction and murder.
Top Cast
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Don Meredith
Gary Thomas 'Tom' Rowe, Jr.
Ed Lauter
Raleigh Porter
Clifton James
Jimmy Eakin
Albert Salmi
Lester Mitchell
Michele Carey
Mary Beth Barker
Lance LeGault
Weasel
Margaret Blye
Billie Ruth Rowe
Edward Andrews
Pat Murray
Slim Pickens
Yancey Hicks
James Wainwright
T.J. Barker
Don 'Red' Barry
Ben Wright
Ron Trice
Roscoe Cobb
Earl Montgomery
Dr. Sheffield
John Lawrence
Capt. Collins
Cliff Emmich
Orville
Michael Meredith
Tatum
Dan Kemp
The Judge
Marsh McCandless
Sam Jones
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Shear
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Thomas Rowe Jr., Lane Slate
- Original Score
- Morton Stevens
- Original Title
- Undercover with the KKK
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Shear
Gary Thomas Rowe Jr., Lane Slate
Morton Stevens
Robert C. Moreno
Jack Kampschroer
Douglas Benton, George Lehr
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Shear
Director
George Lehr
Producer
Robert C. Moreno
Director of Photography
Jack Kampschroer
Editor
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Undercover with the KKK
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What is Undercover with the KKK about?
The true story of Gary Thomas Rowe, Jr., who worked undercover for the FBI to infiltrate a Ku Klux Klan group in his Alabama hometown and later testified as a key prosecution witness during the trial of several Klansmen for crimes of destruction and murder.
Who directed Undercover with the KKK?
Undercover with the KKK was directed by Barry Shear.
Who stars in Undercover with the KKK?
The principal cast of Undercover with the KKK includes Don Meredith, Ed Lauter, Clifton James, Albert Salmi, Michele Carey.
When was Undercover with the KKK released and how long is it?
Undercover with the KKK was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Undercover with the KKK?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Undercover with the KKK was composed by Morton Stevens.
Is Undercover with the KKK based on a book or true story?
Undercover with the KKK is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gary Thomas Rowe Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Undercover with the KKK?
Undercover with the KKK holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).