Under Pressure (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1935, Under Pressure is a drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 70 minutes. “DEVILS WITH WOMEN...DAREDEVILS WITH MEN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two members of a crew of "sandhogs", men who work on an underwater tunnel project, battle each other over the same woman and a rival team of sandhogs to see who will finish their half of the tunnel first, with the winning team getting more money and guaranteed future work.
Who’s in it. Under Pressure stars Edmund Lowe as Shocker Dugan, Victor McLaglen as Jumbo Smith, Florence Rice as Pat Dodge and Marjorie Rambeau as Amelia 'Amy' Hardcastle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Under Pressure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under Pressure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under Pressure tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under Pressure (1935)?
- In US, Under Pressure is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under Pressure worth watching?
- Under Pressure holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under Pressure?
- Under Pressure stars Edmund Lowe, Victor McLaglen, Florence Rice, Marjorie Rambeau and Charles Bickford.