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Drama thriller
The Untouchables (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Untouchables is a 1987 drama thriller directed by Brian De Palma, starring Robert De Niro, Sean Connery and Kevin Costner. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $76.3 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Supporting Role, and 2 awards in all. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Brian De Palma
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Untouchables About?
The premise of The Untouchables without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1930s in Chicago, Eliot Ness assembles a trusted team to dismantle the criminal empire of Al Capone. Facing corruption and immense danger, Ness and his men relentlessly pursue justice, confronting Capone's ruthless tactics and powerful network. Their fight tests their courage and resolve as they strive to bring down one of the most notorious gangsters in American history.
The Untouchables Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prohibition era
- prohibition
- chicago illinois
- al capone character
- 1930s
- tax evasion
- corruption
- murder
- crime boss
- mafia
- organized crime
- gangster
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- gangster film
- reference to al capone
- american mafia
- mafia boss
- irish cop
- bootlegging
- crime syndicate
- criminal organization
- criminal underworld
- italian american policeman
- corrupt police chief
- corrupt police officer
- baseball bat used as a weapon
- murdered with a baseball bat
- alcohol prohibition
- murdered in an elevator
- mentor mentee relationship
- year 1930
- white suit
- tax evader
- corrupt judge
- illegal business
- money laundering
- staircase
- police raid
- hotel
- revenge
- violence
- based on true story
- reference to battleship potemkin
- based on tv series
- untouchables
- american history
- neo noir
- man wears eyeglasses
- child killed
- home invasion
- gun
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Cast & crew
The Untouchables Cast
Robert De Niro leads the cast, with Sean Connery and Kevin Costner. Directed by Brian De Palma.
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Director Brian De Palma
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Ratings
The Untouchables Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Untouchables 79 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 78% User score
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Plot
The Untouchables Plot Summary
What happens in The Untouchables from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Roaring Twenties transitioned into the turbulent Thirties, the notorious Al Capone maintained his unyielding grip on Chicago. The gangster’s vast illegal liquor operation resembled a colossus, and it seemed no one could topple his reign. Enter Eliot Ness, a dedicated Bureau of Prohibition agent on a mission to dismantle Capone’s formidable empire. Early on, however, Ness found his efforts stonewalled by corrupt police officers, fully in the gangster’s pocket. In this dire situation, he encountered James Malone, a seasoned Irish-American cop who shared Ness’ disdain for the pervasive corruption and pledged to support him in his daunting task.
Full summary
The whole story of The Untouchables, scene by scene
Box office
The Untouchables Box Office
The Untouchables grossed $76.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$76.3M
- US & Canada
- $76.3M
Awards
The Untouchables Awards & Nominations
The Untouchables won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Supporting Role, and 2 awards in all.
2 wins10 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1988 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Original Music
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Sean Connery
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Production Design
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Oscars 1988 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Sean Connery
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
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Golden Globes 1988 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score – Ennio Morricone
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actor) – Sean Connery
Videos
The Untouchables Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Sean Connery Wins Supporting Actor: 60th Oscars (1988)
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Untouchables?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main protagonist tasked with bringing down Al Capone?
Cars
Cars in The Untouchables
21 cars on screen, including the 1930 Buick Series 40 and the 1931 Buick Series 60.
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1930 Buick Series 40 Important role -
1931 Buick Series 60 Important role -
1931 Ford Model A Important role -
1928 Lincoln Model L Important role
Details
The Untouchables Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “不可触犯” and “義膽雄心”.
- Also known as
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- 不可触犯
- 義膽雄心
- Äraostmatud
- Nedodirljivi
- Nesalomivi
- Nedotakljivi
- Nepodplatitel'ní
- Los Intocables
- Nietykalni
- De omutbara
- Неприкасаeмыe
- Lahjomattomat
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- Gli intoccabili
- เจ้าพ่ออัลคาโปน
- Die Unbestechlichen
- 铁面无私
- The Untouchables - Die Unbestechlichen
- The Untouchables - Gli intoccabili
- Les Incorruptibles
- Dokunulmazlar
- Neúplatní
- Os Intocáveis
- Aki legyőzte Al Caponét
- Los intocables de Eliot Ness
- Неприкасаемые
- Οι Αδιάφθοροι
- De uovervindelige
- De ubestikkelige
- הבלתי משוחדים
- Incoruptibilii
- 언터처블
- Недоторканні
- Недосегаемите
- アンタッチャブル
- 鐵面無私
- Neizskaramie
- Neliečiamieji
- Nepodplatiteľní
- تسخیرناپذیران
- Không Thể Mua Chuộc, ხელშეუხებელნი
- Els intocables d’Eliot Ness
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Our article about The Untouchables: “The Journey of Creating a Historical Drama”.
FAQ
The Untouchables FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Untouchables, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Untouchables?
The Untouchables runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Untouchables released?
The Untouchables was released on June 3, 1987.
Who directed The Untouchables?
The Untouchables was directed by Brian De Palma.
More films by Brian De Palma Who is in the cast of The Untouchables?
The Untouchables stars Robert De Niro, Sean Connery and Kevin Costner.
How much did The Untouchables make at the box office?
The Untouchables grossed $76.3 million worldwide.
How is The Untouchables rated?
The Untouchables has 79 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
What awards did The Untouchables win?
The Untouchables won 2 awards from 10 nominations, including Best Original Music at the BAFTA 1988.
Does The Untouchables have a post-credit scene?
No. The Untouchables has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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