Underworld (1927): Cast
Underworld is a 1927 romantic drama directed by Josef von Sternberg, starring George Bancroft as Bull Weed, Bob Reeves and Julian Rivero. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Underworld About?
The premise of Underworld without spoilers.
Bull Weed, a flamboyant crime boss, takes it upon himself to pull his former lawyer out of a drunken slump, offering a tough‑love mentorship. As the lawyer tries to straighten out, he becomes entangled in a dangerous romance with Weed’s own girlfriend, threatening loyalty and sparking violent fallout.
Underworld Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- police shootout
- crime boss
- love triangle
- death sentence
- chicago illinois
- prohibition era
- organized crime
- escape from prison
- revolver
- tommy gun
- machine gun
- romantic triangle
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- escape from jail
- reference to attila the hun
- gun moll
- gang war
- gang lord
- prohibition
- murder
- revenge
Underworld Cast & Characters
George Bancroft leads the cast as Bull Weed, with Bob Reeves as Detective at Railroad Station (uncredited) and Julian Rivero as One of Buck’s Henchmen (uncredited). Directed by Josef von Sternberg; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Josef von Sternberg
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George Bancroft as Bull Weed - Bob Reeves as Detective at Railroad Station (uncredited)
- Julian Rivero as One of Buck’s Henchmen (uncredited)
- Shep Houghton as Street Kid (uncredited)
Also Starring in Underworld
· 10 more- Fred Kohler Buck Mulligan
- Jerry Mandy Paloma
- Clive Brook Rolls Royce Wensel
- Evelyn Brent Feathers McCoy
- Larry Semon Slippy Lewis
- Andy MacLennan Laughing Man at the Ball (uncredited)
- Alfred Allen Judge (uncredited)
- Helen Lynch Meg, Mulligan's Girl
- Ida May Laughing Woman at the Ball (uncredited)
- Karl Morse High Collar Sam (uncredited)
More from Josef von Sternberg
More films directed by Josef von Sternberg, best-rated first: The Blue Angel, Shanghai Express, Jet Pilot and Anatahan.
Cars in Underworld
4 cars on screen, including the 1926 Packard Eight and the unknown.
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1926 Packard Eight Important role -
unknown Minor role -
unknown Minor role -
1927 Yellow Cab unknown Minor role
Underworld Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “암흑가” and “Le Notti di Chicago”.
- Also known as
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- 암흑가
- Le Notti di Chicago
- Alvilág
- Les Nuits de Chicago
- Il castigo
- Unterwelt
- La ley del hampa
- 地下世界
- Amor e sangue
- Преступный мир
- 지하세계
- Ludzie podziemi
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- Οι Νύκτες του Σικάγου
- A vasember
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Underworld FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Underworld, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Underworld?
Underworld runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Underworld released?
Underworld was released on August 20, 1927.
Who directed Underworld?
Underworld was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
More films by Josef von Sternberg Who is in the cast of Underworld?
Underworld stars George Bancroft as Bull Weed, Bob Reeves as Detective at Railroad Station (uncredited) and Julian Rivero as One of Buck’s Henchmen (uncredited), among 14 credited actors.
Does Underworld have a post-credit scene?
No. Underworld has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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