

King of the Underworld
1939, English. Directed by Lewis Seiler.
Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!
Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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King of the Underworld is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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- Released
- 14 January 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- W.R. Burnett, Vincent Sherman, George Bricker
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King of the Underworld runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
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King of the Underworld parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
King of the Underworld is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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King of the Underworld is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like King of the Underworld?
If you liked King of the Underworld, try They Live by Night, The Wild One, You Only Live Once.
Who directed King of the Underworld?
King of the Underworld (1939) was directed by Lewis Seiler and stars Humphrey Bogart, Kay Francis, James Stephenson.