Underground
“The World's Secret Battlefront!”
Synopsis
A World War II Hollywood propaganda film detailing the dark underside of Nazism and the Third Reich set between two brothers, Kurt and Erik Franken, whom are SS officers in the Nazi party. Kurt learns and exposes the evils of the system to Erik and tries to convince him of the immoral stance that marches under the symbol of the swastika.
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Jeffrey Lynn
Kurt Franken
Philip Dorn
Eric Franken
Kaaren Verne
Sylvia Helmuth
Ludwig Stössel
Gustav Muller
Arthur Tovey
Man at Railroad Station
Mona Maris
Ms. Gessner
Peter Whitney
Alex
Martin Kosleck
Heller
Erwin Kalser
Dr. Franken
Ilka Grüning
Frau Franken
Frank Reicher
Professor Baumer
Egon Brecher
Herr Director
Hans Schumm
Heller's Aide
Wolfgang Zilzer
Hoffman
Roland Varno
Ernst Demmler
Henry Brandon
Rolf
Lotte Palfi Andor
Greta Rolf
Lisa Golm
Ella
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Grayson
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Underground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
Charles Grayson, Edwin Justus Mayer, Oliver H.P. Garrett
Adolph Deutsch
Sidney Hickox
Thomas Pratt
Hal B. Wallis, Bryan Foy, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Director
Charles Grayson
Screenplay
Damon Giffard
Costume Design
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Bryan Foy
Producer
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Underground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Underground about?
A World War II Hollywood propaganda film detailing the dark underside of Nazism and the Third Reich set between two brothers, Kurt and Erik Franken, whom are SS officers in the Nazi party. Kurt learns and exposes the evils of the system to Erik and tries to convince him of the immoral stance that marches under the symbol of the swastika.
Who directed Underground?
Underground was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in Underground?
The principal cast of Underground includes Jeffrey Lynn, Philip Dorn, Kaaren Verne, Ludwig Stössel, Arthur Tovey.
When was Underground released and how long is it?
Underground was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Underground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Underground was composed by Adolph Deutsch.