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Undertow (1949)

NR · 1949-12-03 · 1h 11m · EN
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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.

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Scott BradyScott BradyTony ReaganJohn RussellJohn RussellDanny MorganDorothy HartDorothy HartSally LeePeggy DowPeggy DowAnn McKnightBruce BennettBruce BennettRecklingGregg MartellGregg MartellFrostRobert AndersonRobert AndersonStonerDan FernielDan FernielGene (as Daniel Ferniel)Rock HudsonRock HudsonDetective (as Roc Hudson)Charles SherlockCharles SherlockCooperAnne P. KramerAnne P. KramerClerk (as Ann Pearce)Almira SessionsAlmira SessionsMiss Prentiss

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What is Undertow about?

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.

How long is Undertow?

Undertow has a runtime of 71 minutes.

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