King of the Underworld
“Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!”
Synopsis
Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.
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Humphrey Bogart
Joe Gurney
Kay Francis
Dr. Carole Nelson
James Stephenson
Bill Stevens
John Eldredge
Dr. Niles Nelson
Jessie Busley
Aunt Josephine
Arthur Aylesworth
Dr. Sanders
Raymond Brown
Sheriff
Harland Tucker
Mr. Ames
Ralph Remley
Mr. Robert
Charley Foy
Slick
Murray Alper
Eddie
Joe Devlin
Porky
Elliott Sullivan
Mugsy
Alan Davis
Pete
John Harmon
Slats
John Ridgely
Jerry
Richard Bond
Interne
Pierre Watkin
District Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
January 14, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Sherman, George Bricker
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- King of the Underworld
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Vincent Sherman, George Bricker, W.R. Burnett
Heinz Roemheld
Sidney Hickox
Frank DeWar
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Screenplay
George Bricker
Screenplay
Lewis Seiler
Director
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Frank DeWar
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Underworld
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of the Underworld about?
Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.
Who directed King of the Underworld?
King of the Underworld was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in King of the Underworld?
The principal cast of King of the Underworld includes Humphrey Bogart, Kay Francis, James Stephenson, John Eldredge, Jessie Busley.
When was King of the Underworld released and how long is it?
King of the Underworld was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for King of the Underworld?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of the Underworld was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King of the Underworld?
King of the Underworld holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).