Josef von Sternberg does well here with his adaptation of Ben Hecht's gangster thriller. George Bancroft is "Bull Weed", a rumbustious character, in love with the aptly monikered "Feathers" - because she wears them everywhere - Evelyn Brent. His former attorney, the dapper "Rolls Royce Wensel" (Clive Brook) has problems with the bottle, but "Weed" manages to ween him off - only for the latter to fall in love with…
Top Cast
George Bancroft
Bull Weed
Evelyn Brent
Feathers
Clive Brook
Rolls Royce
Fred Kohler
Buck Mulligan
Helen Lynch
Mulligan's Girl
Larry Semon
Slippy Lewis
Jerry Mandy
Paloma
Alfred Allen
Judge (uncredited)
Shep Houghton
Street Kid (uncredited)
Andy MacLennan
Laughing Man at the Ball (uncredited)
Ida May
Laughing Woman at the Ball (uncredited)
Karl Morse
High Collar Sam (uncredited)
Bob Reeves
Detective at Railroad Station (uncredited)
Julian Rivero
One of Buck’s Henchmen (uncredited)
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FAQ about Underworld
What is Underworld about?
Boisterous gangster kingpin Bull Weed rehabilitates his former lawyer from his alcoholic haze, but complications arise when he falls for Weed's girlfriend.
When was Underworld released?
Underworld was released in 1927.
What genres does Underworld belong to?
Underworld is categorised as Drama, Crime, Romance.
Who stars in Underworld?
The cast of Underworld includes George Bancroft, Evelyn Brent, Clive Brook, Fred Kohler, Helen Lynch.