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Underworld

Underworld

Sometimes revenge is the best therapy.

19965.21h 35mR

Overview

A crook sets out to get revenge on the thugs who hurt his father in this bloody noir-style crime drama. After being released from prison, Johnny Crown goes after Frank, one of the mobsters involved in a series of Father's Day killings. But Johnny isn't certain Frank is responsible for his father's injuries and seeks help from a sex therapist to make sure he's got the right man.

Directed by Roger Christian
Written by Larry Bishop
Produced by William Vince, Robert Vince
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Top Cast

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Johnny Crown / Johnny Alt

Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

Frank Gavilan / Frank Cassady / Richard Essex

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

Dr. Leah

Larry Bishop

Larry Bishop

Ned Lynch

Abe Vigoda

Abe Vigoda

Will Cassady

Traci Lords

Traci Lords

Anna

Robert Costanzo

Robert Costanzo

Stan

Jimmie F. Skaggs

Jimmie F. Skaggs

Smilin' Phil Fox / Todd Streeb

James Tolkan

James Tolkan

Dan 'Iceberg' Eagan

Heidi Schanz

Heidi Schanz

Joyce Alt / Simone

About Underworld

Underworld is a drama, action, comedy, thriller film released in 1996. Directed by Roger Christian, it stars Denis Leary, Joe Mantegna, Annabella Sciorra. A crook sets out to get revenge on the thugs who hurt his father in this bloody noir-style crime drama. After being released from prison, Johnny Crown goes after Frank, one of the mobsters involved in a series of Father's Day killings. But Johnny isn't certain Frank is responsible for his father's injuries and seeks help from a sex therapist to make sure he's got the right man.

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