

Undertow
1949, English. Directed by William Castle.
Every bullet in Chicago had his name on it!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William CastleDirector
- Scott BradyTony Reagan
- John RussellDanny Morgan
- Dorothy HartSally Lee
- Peggy DowAnn McKnight
- Bruce BennettReckling
- Gregg MartellFrost
- Robert AndersonStoner
- Dan FernielGene (as Daniel Ferniel)
- Rock HudsonDetective (as Roc Hudson)
- Charles SherlockCooper
- Anne P. KramerClerk (as Ann Pearce)
- Robert EastonFisher
Details
- Released
- 3 December 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur T. Horman, Lee Loeb
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How long is Undertow?
Undertow runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does Undertow have a post-credits scene?
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Is Undertow suitable for kids?
Undertow is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Undertow?
If you liked Undertow, try The Glass Key, Underworld U.S.A., They Drive by Night.
Who directed Undertow?
Undertow (1949) was directed by William Castle and stars Scott Brady, John Russell, Dorothy Hart.