The Undercover Man
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The Undercover Man

(1949)Directed by Joseph H. Lewis85 minCrime, Drama
“TOLD WITH THE SNARL OF A MACHINE GUN!”

Frank Warren (Glenn Ford), a treasury agent, goes under cover as a criminal to build a case against a powerful mob boss. He finds only frightened witnesses and police officers who have already been bought. Joseph H. Lewis keeps the pressure on Frank at work and at home, where his wife Judith (Nina Foch) waits and watches what the job is doing to him.

Glenn Fordas Frank Warren
Nina Fochas Judith Warren
James Whitmoreas George Pappas
Barry Kelleyas Attorney Edward J. O'Rourke
Frank Tweddellas Inspector Herzog
Howard St. Johnas Joseph S. Horan
John F. Hamiltonas Police Desk Sergeant Shannon
Leo Pennas Sidney Gordon
Joan Lazeras Rosa Rocco
Esther Minciottias Maria Rocco
Angela Clarkeas Theresa Rocco
Anthony Carusoas Salvatore Rocco
Robert Osterlohas Emanuel 'Manny' Zanger
Kay Medfordas Gladys LaVerne
Patricia Barryas Muriel Gordon
David Baueras Stanley Weinburg
Peter Broccoas Johnny (uncredited)
JBJohn Butleras Grocer / Bookie
Wheaton Chambersas Parker's Secretary
MCMarcella Cisneyas Alice Ferguson
Michael Cisneyas Michael Cisney
TCTom Colemanas Plainclothesman (uncredited)
RDRoy Darmouras Hoodlum