Undercover with the KKK (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1979, Undercover with the KKK is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Barry Shear, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of Gary Thomas Rowe, Jr., who worked undercover for the FBI to infiltrate a Ku Klux Klan group in his Alabama hometown and later testified as a key prosecution witness during the trial of several Klansmen for crimes of destruction and murder.
Who’s in it. Undercover with the KKK stars Don Meredith as Gary Thomas 'Tom' Rowe, Jr., Ed Lauter as Raleigh Porter, Clifton James as Jimmy Eakin and Albert Salmi as Lester Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Undercover with the KKK has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Undercover with the KKK page.
If you liked it. Fans of Undercover with the KKK tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Undercover with the KKK (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Undercover with the KKK change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Undercover with the KKK worth watching?
- Undercover with the KKK holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Undercover with the KKK?
- Undercover with the KKK stars Don Meredith, Ed Lauter, Clifton James, Albert Salmi and Michele Carey.
- When was Undercover with the KKK released?
- Undercover with the KKK was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.