The Undercover Man (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1949, The Undercover Man is a drama and crime film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, running about 85 minutes. “TOLD WITH THE SNARL OF A MACHINE GUN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Undercover Man stars Glenn Ford as Frank Warren, Nina Foch as Judith Warren, James Whitmore as George Pappas and Barry Kelley as Attorney Edward J. O'Rourke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Undercover Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Undercover Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Undercover Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Undercover Man (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Undercover Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Undercover Man worth watching?
- The Undercover Man holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Undercover Man?
- The Undercover Man stars Glenn Ford, Nina Foch, James Whitmore, Barry Kelley and Frank Tweddell.
- When was The Undercover Man released?
- The Undercover Man was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.