Underworld
“'Nobody helps me -- I help them!'”
Synopsis
Boisterous gangster kingpin Bull Weed rehabilitates his former lawyer from his alcoholic haze, but complications arise when he falls for Weed's girlfriend.
Top Cast
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George Bancroft
Bull Weed
Evelyn Brent
Feathers
Clive Brook
Rolls Royce
Fred Kohler
Buck Mulligan
Helen Lynch
Mulligan's Girl
Larry Semon
Slippy Lewis
Jerry Mandy
Paloma
Alfred Allen
Judge (uncredited)
Shep Houghton
Street Kid (uncredited)
Andy MacLennan
Laughing Man at the Ball (uncredited)
Ida May
Laughing Woman at the Ball (uncredited)
Karl Morse
High Collar Sam (uncredited)
Bob Reeves
Detective at Railroad Station (uncredited)
Julian Rivero
One of Buck’s Henchmen (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 24, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert N. Lee, Howard Hawks
- Original Title
- Underworld
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Robert N. Lee, Howard Hawks, Ben Hecht, Charles Furthman
Bert Glennon
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Hector Turnbull
Department Leadership Roster
Hector Turnbull
Producer
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Editor
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Robert N. Lee
Screenplay
Howard Hawks
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Underworld.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Underworld.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Underworld
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Underworld about?
Boisterous gangster kingpin Bull Weed rehabilitates his former lawyer from his alcoholic haze, but complications arise when he falls for Weed's girlfriend.
Who directed Underworld?
Underworld was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in Underworld?
The principal cast of Underworld includes George Bancroft, Evelyn Brent, Clive Brook, Fred Kohler, Helen Lynch.
When was Underworld released and how long is it?
Underworld was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Underworld?
Underworld holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).