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New York Underground

Synopsis

In the mid 1800s, New York City was one of the most crowded places on earth. The congested streets and pokey transportation system were a source of constant complaint. On March 24, 1900, ground was broken for the Big Apple's subway; the Interborough Rapid Transit Line opened four years later, running more than 26 miles of underground track at the speed of 35 miles per hour. Soon thousands in the city were "doing the subway."

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 12, 2006

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ric Burns
Screenplay & Story
Elena Mannes
Original Title
New York Underground
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
56m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ric Burns

Screenplay & Story

Elena Mannes

Department Leadership Roster

Ric Burns

Ric Burns

Director

Elena Mannes

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for New York Underground.

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Frequently Asked Questions About New York Underground

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is New York Underground about?

In the mid 1800s, New York City was one of the most crowded places on earth. The congested streets and pokey transportation system were a source of constant complaint. On March 24, 1900, ground was broken for the Big Apple's subway; the Interborough Rapid Transit Line opened four years later, running more than 26 miles of underground track at the speed of 35 miles per hour. Soon thousands in the city were "doing the subway."

Who directed New York Underground?

New York Underground was directed by Ric Burns.

Who stars in New York Underground?

The principal cast of New York Underground includes Len Cariou, David McCullough.

When was New York Underground released and how long is it?

New York Underground was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 56m.