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Undercurrent

Undercurrent

An Irresistible Force That Draws a Man and Woman Together!

19465.91h 56m

Overview

After a rapid engagement, a dowdy daughter of a chemist weds an industrialist, knowing little of his family or past. He transforms her into an elegant society wife, but becomes enraged whenever she asks about Michael, his mysterious long-lost brother.

Directed by Vincente Minnelli
Written by Thelma Strabel, Edward Chodorov
Produced by Pandro S. Berman
Box OfficeBudget: $1.6MRevenue: $4.3M

Top Cast

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Ann Hamilton

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Alan Garroway

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Michael Garroway

Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn

Professor Hamilton

Marjorie Main

Marjorie Main

Lucy

Jayne Meadows

Jayne Meadows

Sylvia Burton

Clinton Sundberg

Clinton Sundberg

Mr. Warmsley

Dan Tobin

Dan Tobin

Joseph Bangs

Kathryn Card

Kathryn Card

Mrs. Foster

Leigh Whipper

Leigh Whipper

George

Themes & Keywords

deceptionindustrialistbrother against brotherjealous brotherbrother brother relationship

About Undercurrent

Undercurrent is a drama, thriller film released in 1946 exploring themes of deception, industrialist, brother against brother, jealous brother, brother brother relationship. Directed by Vincente Minnelli, it stars Katharine Hepburn, Robert Taylor, Robert Mitchum. After a rapid engagement, a dowdy daughter of a chemist weds an industrialist, knowing little of his family or past. He transforms her into an elegant society wife, but becomes enraged whenever she asks about Michael, his mysterious long-lost brother.

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