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    Underworld

    Poster of the movie Underworld
    1927     Romantic drama    
    USA
    1h 37min
    Original lang: Silent

    Josef von Sternberg's riveting breakthrough is widely considered the film that launched the American gangster genre as we know it. George Bancroft plays heavy Bull Weed, a criminal kingpin whose jealous devotion to his moll, Feathers (Evelyn Brent), gets him into hot water with a rival hood and, ultimately, the authorities. Further complicating matters is the attraction that blossoms between Feathers and an alcoholic former lawyer (Clive Brook). With its supple, endlessly expressive camera work and tightly wound screenplay based on a story by legendary scribe Ben Hecht (who won an Oscar for it the first year the awards were given),Underworld solidified von Sternberg's place as one of Hollywood's most exciting new talents.

    Directed byJosef von Sternberg
    Written byBen Hecht, Charles Furthman
    CompanyParamount PicturesParamount PicturesParamount Pictures

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    Starring

    Clive Brook
    Evelyn Brent
    George Bancroft
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