Underworld (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1927, Underworld is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg, running about 87 minutes. “'Nobody helps me -- I help them!'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Boisterous gangster kingpin Bull Weed rehabilitates his former lawyer from his alcoholic haze, but complications arise when he falls for Weed's girlfriend.
Who’s in it. Underworld stars George Bancroft as 'Bull' Weed, Evelyn Brent as 'Feathers' McCoy, Clive Brook as Rolls Royce Wensel and Fred Kohler as 'Buck' Mulligan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Underworld has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Underworld page.
If you liked it. Fans of Underworld tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Underworld (1927)?
- In GB, Underworld is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Underworld worth watching?
- Underworld holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Underworld?
- Underworld stars George Bancroft, Evelyn Brent, Clive Brook, Fred Kohler and Helen Lynch.
- When was Underworld released?
- Underworld was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.