Underworld
Transmutations
“A horrible experiment. A criminal empire. One thing in common...”
Synopsis
When high class hooker Nicole is kidnapped from her brothel, Rich businessman Hugo Motherskille hires her ex love Roy Bain to find her. Investigating the disappearance, he eventually finds traces that lead to Dr. Savary, who has produced a strange white powder that's coveted by a race of deformed human beings who live in the underworld in the sewers below the city.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-17
Top Cast
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Denholm Elliott
Dr. Savary
Steven Berkoff
Hugo Motherskille
Nicola Cowper
Nicole
Larry Lamb
Roy Bain
Irina Brook
Bianca
Art Malik
Fluke
Brian Croucher
Darling
Ingrid Pitt
Pepperdine
Trevor Thomas
Ricardo
Clive Panto
Abbott
Sean Chapman
Buchanan
Candy Davis
Barmaid
Karen Gould
Dancer
Jeanette Landry
Dancer
Mark West
Dancer
Gary Olsen
Red Dog
Paul Bown
Nygaard
Phil Davis
Lazarus
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Pavlou
- Screenplay & Story
- Clive Barker, James Caplin
- Original Score
- Freur
- Original Title
- Transmutations
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Limehouse Productions, Green Man Productions, Alpine, Empire Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Pavlou
Clive Barker, James Caplin
Freur
Sydney Macartney
Chris Ridsdale
Al Burgess, Charles Band, Paul Gwynn, Kevin Attew, Don Hawkins
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Barker
Screenplay
George Pavlou
Director
Freur
Original Music Composer
Kevin Attew
Producer
James Caplin
Screenplay
Chris Ridsdale
Editor
Geoff Sharpe
Costume Design
Don Hawkins
Producer
Sydney Macartney
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Underworld
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What is Underworld about?
When high class hooker Nicole is kidnapped from her brothel, Rich businessman Hugo Motherskille hires her ex love Roy Bain to find her. Investigating the disappearance, he eventually finds traces that lead to Dr. Savary, who has produced a strange white powder that's coveted by a race of deformed human beings who live in the underworld in the sewers below the city.
Who directed Underworld?
Underworld was directed by George Pavlou.
Who stars in Underworld?
The principal cast of Underworld includes Denholm Elliott, Steven Berkoff, Nicola Cowper, Larry Lamb, Irina Brook.
When was Underworld released and how long is it?
Underworld was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Underworld?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Underworld was composed by Freur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Underworld?
Underworld holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).