The Underdog
1943, English. Directed by William Nigh.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- William NighDirector
- Barton MacLaneJohn Tate
- Bobby LarsonHenry Tate
- Jan WileyAmy Tate
- Charlotte WyntersMrs. Bailey
- Conrad BinyonSpike
- Elizabeth ValentineMrs. Connors
- Kenneth HarlanEddie Mohr
- George AndersonKraeger
- Jack KennedyOfficer O'Toole
- Frank EllisOld Timer (uncredited)
- I. Stanford JolleyFriendly Soldier (uncredited)
- Jack RockwellFireman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 October 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Lithman, Lawrence Taylor, Malvin Wald
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The Underdog runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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Which OTT platform is The Underdog on?
The Underdog isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Underdog?
If you liked The Underdog, try The Beast of War, The One That Got Away, Jacknife.
Who directed The Underdog?
The Underdog (1943) was directed by William Nigh and stars Barton MacLane, Bobby Larson, Jan Wiley.