Underground U.S.A.
"The end of a superstar."
Originally released in 1980. Underground U.S.A. is a drama film. directed by Eric Mitchell. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Patti Astor, Rene Ricard, and Tom Wright
Synopsis
The Sunset Blvd. of underground cinema, and a suitably ambivalent retrospect on the star-game casualties of New York's upper depths, with Patti Astor statuesquely hysterical as a 20-year-old Norma Desmond, made up to recall Edie Sedgwick and surrounded by Warhol's lost children. We've been here before, but without the hindsight: a camera cruise along a hustler's meat-rack, kitchen-talk over cold canned spaghetti, Taylor Mead grimacing in a spastic dance, the silent stud a sullenly passive observer. Mitchell's ear for campy native wit and eye for figures in a loft-scape happily keep at bay the otherwise contagious NY ennui.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underground U.S.A. about?
The Sunset Blvd. of underground cinema, and a suitably ambivalent retrospect on the star-game casualties of New York's upper depths, with Patti Astor statuesquely hysterical as a 20-year-old Norma ...
Who directed Underground U.S.A.?
Underground U.S.A. was directed by Eric Mitchell.
How long is Underground U.S.A.?
Underground U.S.A. has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Underground U.S.A. released?
Underground U.S.A. was released on November 6, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Underground U.S.A.?
The main cast of Underground U.S.A. includes Patti Astor, Rene Ricard, Tom Wright, Eric Mitchell, Jackie Curtis.