Undertow
“Every bullet in Chicago had his name on it!”
Synopsis
Undertow stars Scott Brady as a gambler just out of wartime military service. No longer interested in wagers and speculations, Brady wants only to open up a mountain vacation lodge. Before this can take place, Brady is framed for murder, and forced to hide out in the home of Peggy Dow. With the help of Dow and a policeman friend, Brady searches for the real murderer. Watch carefully in Undertow and you'll spot new Universal contractee "Roc" Hudson as a plainclothes detective.
Top Cast
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Scott Brady
Tony Reagan
John Russell
Danny Morgan
Dorothy Hart
Sally Lee
Peggy Dow
Ann McKnight
Bruce Bennett
Reckling
Gregg Martell
Frost
Robert Anderson
Stoner
Dan Ferniel
Gene (as Daniel Ferniel)
Rock Hudson
Detective (as Roc Hudson)
Charles Sherlock
Cooper
Anne P. Kramer
Clerk (as Ann Pearce)
Robert Easton
Fisher
Bobby Barber
George Eldredge
Thomas Browne Henry
Lewis Howard
Robert Hyatt
Almira Sessions
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman, Lee Loeb
- Original Title
- Undertow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Arthur T. Horman, Lee Loeb
Irving Glassberg
Ralph Dawson
Ralph Dietrich
Department Leadership Roster
William Castle
Director
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Lee Loeb
Screenplay
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Ralph Dietrich
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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 Undertow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Undertow about?
Undertow stars Scott Brady as a gambler just out of wartime military service. No longer interested in wagers and speculations, Brady wants only to open up a mountain vacation lodge. Before this can take place, Brady is framed for murder, and forced to hide out in the home of Peggy Dow. With the help of Dow and a policeman friend, Brady searches for the real murderer. Watch carefully in Undertow and you'll spot new Universal contractee "Roc" Hudson as a plainclothes detective.
Who directed Undertow?
Undertow was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in Undertow?
The principal cast of Undertow includes Scott Brady, John Russell, Dorothy Hart, Peggy Dow, Bruce Bennett.
When was Undertow released and how long is it?
Undertow was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Undertow?
Undertow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).