Movie: The Underdog

Top 10 Billed Cast

Barton MacLane
Barton MacLane

John Tate

Bobby Larson
Bobby Larson

Henry Tate

Jan Wiley
Jan Wiley

Amy Tate

Charlotte Wynters
Charlotte Wynters

Mrs. Bailey

Conrad Binyon
Conrad Binyon

Spike

Elizabeth Valentine
Elizabeth Valentine

Mrs. Connors

Kenneth Harlan
Kenneth Harlan

Eddie Mohr

George Anderson
George Anderson

Kraeger

Jack Kennedy
Jack Kennedy

Officer O'Toole

Frank Ellis
Frank Ellis

Old Timer (uncredited)

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    During WWII, a strong-willed 12-year-old boy tries to steer his vocationally and maritally confused father straight, at the same time striving to keep his honor while the gang in his new neighborhood bully him.

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    1943-10-17

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    COURAGE PROVED BY FIRE... Even a Quitter Can Be A Hero When The Chips Are Down!

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