by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Undercover Man was the first "Hopalong Cassidy" entry for 1943. As ever, William Boyd is tall in the saddle as black-clad Hopalong Cassidy, while his sidekicks this time out are California (Andy Clyde) and Breezy (Jay Kirby). The plot finds Hoppy and his pals tracking down an outlaw gang that is operating on both sides of the Mexican border, causing disharmony between Mexico and the US. Hoppy soon catches on that there's an "undercover man" amongst the local ranchers who's been providing strategic information to the villains. But whooooo is it? Originally intended for Paramount release, Undercover Man was ultimately distributed by United Artists.
characteristics
- Going Undercover
- Mexico
- Hunt
- Heist
- Outlaw [Western]
- Gunslinger
- Robber
- Undercover
- Thief
- Theft
- Tension
- Gunman
- Good-guy
- Border [geographic]
- Bandit
