The Underworld movie poster

The Underworld

February 26, 1956 1h 39m

Originally released in 1956. The Underworld is a drama/crime film. directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.

Starring Koji Tsuruta, Kyoko Aoyama, and Akemi Negishi

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 26, 1956 69 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • TOHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Underworld about?

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 afte...

Who directed The Underworld?

The Underworld was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.

How long is The Underworld?

The Underworld has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was The Underworld released?

The Underworld was released on February 26, 1956 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Underworld?

The main cast of The Underworld includes Koji Tsuruta, Kyoko Aoyama, Akemi Negishi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Seiji Miyaguchi.