Underworld
1937, English. Directed by Oscar Micheaux.
A young Southern college student falls for the charms of a female nightclub owner while on summer break in Chicago - and soon enough meets her club co-owner boyfriend and his gangster pals.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Underworld is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Oscar MicheauxDirector
- Bee FreemanDinah Jackson
- Sol JohnsonPaul Bronson
- 'Slick' ChesterLeRoy Giles
- Larry SeymourTim Sharkey
- Oscar PolkSam Brown
- Ethel MosesEvelyn Martin
- Amanda RandolphThe Rooming House Maid
- Lorenzo TuckerDetective Sergeant
- Willie KewSing Lee
- Clara Bell PowellCast
- Anna Mae FritzSam's mother [uncredited]
- Bernice GrayCast
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edna Mae Baker, Oscar Micheaux
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How long is Underworld?
Underworld runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does Underworld have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Underworld on?
Underworld is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Underworld?
If you liked Underworld, try Siberian Education, Belly, True Believer.
Who directed Underworld?
Underworld (1937) was directed by Oscar Micheaux and stars Bee Freeman, Sol Johnson, 'Slick' Chester.