

Undercover Man
1942-10-23 · 68 min · ★ 5.7
A bandit who robs both Americans and Mexicans is causing each side of the border to blame the other. Hoppy has to settle matters.
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- Directors
- Lesley Selander
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
William BoydHopalong Cassidy
Andy ClydeCalifornia Carlson
Jay KirbyBreezy Travers
Antonio MorenoTomas Gonzales
Chris-Pin MartinMiguel
Nora LaneLouise Saunders
Esther EstrellaDolores Gonzales
Jack RockwellCaptain John Hawkins
Pierce LydenBert, lead raider
Martín GarralagaSenor Cortez
Earle HodginsSheriff Blackton
Ted WellsJim Wilson
Cliff ParkinsonCook, Jim's Partner
Ben CorbettOutlaw Ambusher
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