Movie: The Undercover Man

Top 10 Billed Cast

Glenn Ford
Glenn Ford

Frank Warren

Nina Foch
Nina Foch

Judith Warren

James Whitmore
James Whitmore

George Pappas

Barry Kelley
Barry Kelley

Attorney Edward J. O'Rourke

Frank Tweddell
Frank Tweddell

Inspector Herzog

Howard St. John
Howard St. John

Joseph S. Horan

John F. Hamilton
John F. Hamilton

Police Desk Sergeant Shannon

Leo Penn
Leo Penn

Sidney Gordon

Joan Lazer
Joan Lazer

Rosa Rocco

Esther Minciotti
Esther Minciotti

Maria Rocco

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1949-03-21

  • Average

    6.2

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
  • Tagline

    TOLD WITH THE SNARL OF A MACHINE GUN!

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  • Languages:

    EnglishItaliano
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