Undercurrent
“An Irresistible Force That Draws a Man and Woman Together!”
Synopsis
After a rapid engagement, a dowdy daughter of a chemist weds an industrialist, knowing little of his family or past. He transforms her into an elegant society wife, but becomes enraged whenever she asks about Michael, his mysterious long-lost brother.
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Undercurrent
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-25
Top Cast
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Katharine Hepburn
Ann Hamilton
Robert Taylor
Alan Garroway
Robert Mitchum
Michael Garroway
Edmund Gwenn
Professor Hamilton
Marjorie Main
Lucy
Jayne Meadows
Sylvia Burton
Clinton Sundberg
Mr. Warmsley
Dan Tobin
Joseph Bangs
Kathryn Card
Mrs. Foster
Leigh Whipper
George
Charles Trowbridge
Justice Putnam
James Westerfield
Henry Gilson
Billy McClain
Uncle Ben
Don Anderson
Warmsley's Assistant (uncredited)
Monya Andre
Saleswoman (uncredited)
Sylvia Andrew
Nora (uncredited)
William Bailey
Party Guest (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.63x
+$2.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Chodorov
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Undercurrent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.3M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
Edward Chodorov, Thelma Strabel
Herbert Stothart
Karl Freund
Ferris Webster
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Edward Chodorov
Screenplay
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Ferris Webster
Editor
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 Undercurrent
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What is Undercurrent about?
After a rapid engagement, a dowdy daughter of a chemist weds an industrialist, knowing little of his family or past. He transforms her into an elegant society wife, but becomes enraged whenever she asks about Michael, his mysterious long-lost brother.
Who directed Undercurrent?
Undercurrent was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in Undercurrent?
The principal cast of Undercurrent includes Katharine Hepburn, Robert Taylor, Robert Mitchum, Edmund Gwenn, Marjorie Main.
When was Undercurrent released and how long is it?
Undercurrent was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Undercurrent?
Undercurrent had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $4.3M at the worldwide box office (2.63 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Undercurrent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Undercurrent was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Undercurrent?
Undercurrent holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).