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Underworld (1996): Cast

Underworld (1996) movie poster

Underworld is a 1996 comedy thriller directed by Roger Christian, starring Denis Leary as Johnny Crown / Johnny Alt, Joe Mantegna and Annabella Sciorra. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Underworld (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Roger Christian
Genres
Comedy , Action , Thriller , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Underworld About?

The premise of Underworld without spoilers.

After serving time in prison, Johnny Crown is determined to avenge the men who maimed his father. He tracks down Frank, a mobster linked to a string of Father’s Day murders, but remains unsure of Frank’s guilt. To confirm his target, Johnny enlists a sex therapist’s help, navigating a gritty, noir‑styled crime drama.

Underworld Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • porn actor in mainstream movie
  • female nudity
  • one word title
  • psychological drama
  • mass murder
  • massacre
  • father's day
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Underworld Cast & Characters

Denis Leary leads the cast as Johnny Crown / Johnny Alt, with Joe Mantegna as Frank Gavilan / Frank Cassady / Richard Essex and Annabella Sciorra as Dr. Leah. Directed by Roger Christian; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Underworld

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From the director

More from Roger Christian

More films directed by Roger Christian: Joseph and Mary, Dangerous Intuition, Battlefield Earth and Masterminds.

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Cars

Cars in Underworld

10 cars on screen, including the 1989 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 1981 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.

All 10 cars
  • 1989 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Underworld 1989 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Featured role
  • 1981 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in Underworld 1981 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Important role
  • 1986 Chevrolet Corvette C4 in Underworld 1986 Chevrolet Corvette C4 Important role
  • 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I in Underworld 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I Important role

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FAQ

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 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Underworld released?

Underworld was released on June 1, 1996.

Who directed Underworld?

Underworld was directed by Roger Christian.

More films by Roger Christian

Who is in the cast of Underworld?

Underworld stars Denis Leary as Johnny Crown / Johnny Alt, Joe Mantegna as Frank Gavilan / Frank Cassady / Richard Essex and Annabella Sciorra as Dr. Leah, 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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