Underworld (1996)

User Rating:

5.1/10   

Director:

Roger Christian

Writer (WGA):

Larry Bishop (written by)

Release Date:

9 May 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Thriller

Tagline:

Sometimes revenge is the best therapy.

Plot:

After spending seven years behind bars, Johnny Crown is back on the street, with lots of cash, a psychotherapy...

Plot Keywords:

Mass Murder | Psychological Drama | One Word Title | Massacre | Father's Day

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Denis Leary	...	Johnny Crown / Johnny Alt
Joe Mantegna	...	Frank Gavilan / Frank Cassady / Richard Essex
Annabella Sciorra	...	Dr. Leah
Larry Bishop	...	Ned Lynch
Abe Vigoda	...	Will Cassady
Robert Costanzo	...	Stan
Traci Lords	...	Anna
Jimmie F. Skaggs	...	Smilin' Phil Fox / Todd Streeb
James Tolkan	...	Dan 'Iceberg' Eagan
Heidi Schanz	...	Joyce Alt / Simone
Cristi Conaway	...	Julianne
Angela Jones	...	Janette
Michael David Simms	...	Mitch Reed
Amy Moon	...	Ava
Marc Baur	...	Leo

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive strong language and violence, and for sexuality.

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Alphacine)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Argentina:13 | UK:18 (video premiere) | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Trimark Pictures

Quotes:

Mitch Reed: How you doin'?
Frank: Swell. Who are you?
Mitch Reed: Excuse me, did you ask "how" am I or "who" am I?
Frank: "Who," not "how."
Mitch Reed: Don't wanna know "how," just the "who."
Frank: Right, just "who". FORGET "how."

Great Film!

Why everyone in general knocks this movie is beyond me. No it's not the greatest gangster film ever made, but is certainly far from the worst! It's Dennis Leary's show, and he does an outstanding job. Sort of like a funnier, quirkier, and slightly less hard boiled version of Pulp Fiction. Again NO it's not the Godfather or Goodfellas, and is not a "classic" It is a minor gem that deserves far better than the lousy 4 point something it gets here. Check it out and decide for yourself! for fans of the genre you won't be wasting your time.