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The Underneath

The Underneath

For passion, betrayal and murder... there's still no place like home.

19955.71h 39m

Overview

A recovering gambling addict attempts to reconcile with his family and friends but finds trouble and temptation when caught between feelings for his ex-wife and her dangerous hoodlum boyfriend.

Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Written by Don Tracy, Steven Soderbergh, Daniel Fuchs
Produced by John Hardy
Box OfficeBudget: $6.5M0

Top Cast

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Michael Chambers

Alison Elliott

Alison Elliott

Rachel

William Fichtner

William Fichtner

Tommy Dundee

Adam Trese

Adam Trese

David Chambers

Joe Don Baker

Joe Don Baker

Clay Hinkle

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

Ed Dutton

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Nurse

Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue

Susan Crenshaw

Harry Goaz

Harry Goaz

Guard Casey

Richard Linklater

Richard Linklater

Ember Doorman

Themes & Keywords

armored carheistattempted robberyneo-noir

About The Underneath

The Underneath is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1995 exploring themes of armored car, heist, attempted robbery, neo-noir. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, it stars Peter Gallagher, Alison Elliott, William Fichtner. A recovering gambling addict attempts to reconcile with his family and friends but finds trouble and temptation when caught between feelings for his ex-wife and her dangerous hoodlum boyfriend.

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