The Undercover Man
1949, English. Directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
TOLD WITH THE SNARL OF A MACHINE GUN!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Undercover Man
The Undercover Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 March 1949.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph H. LewisDirector
- Glenn FordFrank Warren
- Nina FochJudith Warren
- James WhitmoreGeorge Pappas
- Barry KelleyAttorney Edward J. O'Rourke
- Frank TweddellInspector Herzog
- Howard St. JohnJoseph S. Horan
- John F. HamiltonPolice Desk Sergeant Shannon
- Leo PennSidney Gordon
- Joan LazerRosa Rocco
- Esther MinciottiMaria Rocco
- Angela ClarkeTheresa Rocco
- Anthony CarusoSalvatore Rocco
Details
- Released
- 21 March 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack Rubin, Sydney Boehm, Frank J. Wilson
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The Undercover Man: quick answers
Is The Undercover Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Undercover Man?
The Undercover Man runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Undercover Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Undercover Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Undercover Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Undercover Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Undercover Man on?
The Undercover Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 March 1949. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Undercover Man?
If you liked The Undercover Man, try Force of Evil, Pushover, Cry of the City.
Who directed The Undercover Man?
The Undercover Man (1949) was directed by Joseph H. Lewis and stars Glenn Ford, Nina Foch, James Whitmore.