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From director William Castle (The Whistler, The Tingler) comes Undertow, a riveting tale of betrayal starring Scott Brady (The China Syndrome), Dorothy Hart (Larceny), and Bruce Bennett (Sahara).

Reformed Chicago mobster Tony Reagan (Brady) is framed for the murder of his former boss, Big Jim, the uncle of his fiancée, Sally (Hart). Forced to go on the run, he seeks to clear his name with the help of an old friend (Bennett).

Featuring supporting turns from John Russell (Rio Bravo) and Peggy Dow (Harvey), and an early appearance from Rock Hudson, Undertow is a superior film noir.

Released on Blu-ray in the UK for the first time, Undertow is released on Limited Edition Blu-ray 27th April 2026 from Powerhouse Films.

Special Features

  • Original mono audio
  • Audio commentary with film historian and author Lee Gambin (2022/26)
  • José Arroyo on 'Undertow' (2026): in-depth analysis, including selected scenes audio commentary, by the writer and academic
  • Rock Hudson: The Last Guy You'd Expect (1992): audio presentation by Richard Dyer, author of Stars, recorded at the National Film Theatre, London
  • Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
  • New English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Peter Stanfield, an extract from director William Castle's autobiography, archival interviews with actors Dorothy Hart and Bruce Bennett, archival profiles of actor Peggy Dow and writer A T Horman, and film credits
  • Limited edition of 3,000 copies for the UK