Movie

The Underworld

★ 7.0(1)19561h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Kajirō Yamamoto
Release date: 1956-02-26
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

About The Underworld

The Underworld is a 1956 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Kajirō Yamamoto, starring Koji Tsuruta, Kyoko Aoyama and Akemi Negishi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Underworld in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Yakuza boss Furuya leans more and more on his protege Takao Shoji, though Shoji has become romantically involved with Furuya's mistress, Natsue. Furuya himself has fallen in love, with a nurse after his recent hospital stay. As the gang grows more jealous of the favoritism Furuya shows Shoji, they decide to reveal Shoji's relationship with Natsue. But Furuya's affection for Shoji cannot be easily destroyed, even in the gang war that erupts.

Cast

Koji Tsuruta

Takao Shoji

Kyoko Aoyama

Akemi Negishi

Hiroshi Koizumi

Seiji Miyaguchi

Shōsaku Sugiyama

Takashi Shimura

Furuya

Toshirō Mifune

Chief Inspector Kumada

Minosuke Yamada

Seijirô Onda

Gorô Sakurai

Senkichi Ōmura

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Underworld in Canada?+

The Underworld is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Underworld on Netflix?+

The Underworld is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Underworld?+

The Underworld has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The Underworld?+

The Underworld stars Koji Tsuruta, Kyoko Aoyama, Akemi Negishi, Hiroshi Koizumi and Seiji Miyaguchi.

When did The Underworld come out?+

The Underworld is a 1956 movie directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.

What genre is The Underworld?+

The Underworld is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Underworld?+

The Underworld was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.