The Underneath
“For passion, betrayal and murder... there's still no place like home.”
Synopsis
A recovering gambling addict attempts to reconcile with his family and friends but finds trouble and temptation when caught between feelings for his ex-wife and her dangerous hoodlum boyfriend.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Underneath (1995) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-29
Top Cast
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Peter Gallagher
Michael Chambers
Alison Elliott
Rachel
William Fichtner
Tommy Dundee
Adam Trese
David Chambers
Joe Don Baker
Clay Hinkle
Paul Dooley
Ed Dutton
Shelley Duvall
Nurse
Elisabeth Shue
Susan Crenshaw
Harry Goaz
Guard Casey
Richard Linklater
Ember Doorman
Anjanette Comer
Mrs. Chambers
Dennis Hill
Guard Tom
Mark Feltch
Guard George
Jules Sharp
Hinkle's Assistant
Kenneth D. Harris
Mantrap Guard
Vincent Gaskins
Michael's Partner
Cliff Haby
Turret Operator
Tonie Perensky
Ember Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 28, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Fuchs, Steven Soderbergh
- Original Score
- Cliff Martinez
- Original Title
- The Underneath
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Production Studios
- Gramercy Pictures, Populist Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Soderbergh
Daniel Fuchs, Steven Soderbergh, Don Tracy
Cliff Martinez
Elliot Davis
Stan Salfas
Joshua Donen, William Reid, Lionel Wigram, John Hardy
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Fuchs
Screenplay
Steven Soderbergh
Director
Stan Salfas
Editor
Steven Soderbergh
Screenplay
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Karyn Wagner
Costume Design
John Hardy
Producer
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Underneath
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Underneath about?
A recovering gambling addict attempts to reconcile with his family and friends but finds trouble and temptation when caught between feelings for his ex-wife and her dangerous hoodlum boyfriend.
Who directed The Underneath?
The Underneath was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Who stars in The Underneath?
The principal cast of The Underneath includes Peter Gallagher, Alison Elliott, William Fichtner, Adam Trese, Joe Don Baker.
When was The Underneath released and how long is it?
The Underneath was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Underneath?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Underneath was composed by Cliff Martinez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Underneath?
The Underneath holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).