

Underground
“An Urban Nightmare.”
Synopsis
An angry New York cop is professionally damaged by an unflattering story about him in the paper, written by a nosy reporter with whom he proceeds to butt heads. Then, the two join forces to combat a ruthless gang of thugs in the subway who are led by a recently released mental patient.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James McCalmont
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian O'Hara
- Original Title
- Underground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James McCalmont
Brian O'Hara
Department Leadership Roster
James McCalmont
Director
Brian O'Hara
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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?
An angry New York cop is professionally damaged by an unflattering story about him in the paper, written by a nosy reporter with whom he proceeds to butt heads. Then, the two join forces to combat a ruthless gang of thugs in the subway who are led by a recently released mental patient.
Who directed Underground?
Underground was directed by James McCalmont.
Who stars in Underground?
The principal cast of Underground includes Doc Dougherty, James Davies, Charles J. Roby, Lennie Loftin, Forbes Riley.
When was Underground released and how long is it?
Underground was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Underground?
Underground holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).
