

The Undercover Man
1949-03-21 · 85 min · ★ 6.1
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.
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- Directors
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
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
Esther MinciottiMaria Rocco
Angela ClarkeTheresa Rocco
Anthony CarusoSalvatore Rocco
Robert OsterlohEmanuel 'Manny' Zanger
Kay MedfordGladys LaVerne
Patricia BarryMuriel Gordon
David BauerStanley Weinburg
Peter BroccoJohnny (uncredited)
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