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The Underdog
The Underdog
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  2. The Underdog

The Underdog

1943
1h 5m
War
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1943

Runtime

1h 5m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

2
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Rent

1
Amazon Video

Buy

1
Amazon Video

Ads

2
Cineverse
Tubi TV
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Storyline

"COURAGE PROVED BY FIRE... Even a Quitter Can Be A Hero When The Chips Are Down!"

During WWII, a strong-willed 12-year-old boy tries to steer his vocationally and maritally confused father straight, at the same time striving to keep his honor while the gang in his new neighborhood bully him.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 5m
Oct 17, 1943
Languages
English
Director
William Nigh
William Nigh
Production
PRC
PRC
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

John Tate

Bobby Larson

Bobby Larson

Henry Tate

Jan Wiley

Amy Tate

Charlotte Wynters

Charlotte Wynters

Mrs. Bailey

Conrad Binyon

Spike

Elizabeth Valentine

Elizabeth Valentine

Mrs. Connors

Kenneth Harlan

Kenneth Harlan

Eddie Mohr

George Anderson

Kraeger

Jack Kennedy

Officer O'Toole

Frank Ellis

Frank Ellis

Old Timer (uncredited)

I. Stanford Jolley

I. Stanford Jolley

Friendly Soldier (uncredited)

Jack Rockwell

Jack Rockwell

Fireman (uncredited)

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