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DirectorSteven Soderbergh Music directorCliff Martinez CountryUnited States
Release dateApril 28, 1995 (1995-04-28) Based onCriss Cross WriterDon Tracy (novel), Steven Soderbergh (screenplay), Daniel Fuchs (screenplay) ScreenplaySteven Soderbergh, Daniel Fuchs CastPeter Gallagher (Michael Chambers), Alison Elliott (Rachel), William Fichtner (Tommy Dundee), Adam Trese (David Chambers), Joe Don Baker (Clay Hinkle), Paul Dooley (Ed Dutton) Similar moviesJupiter Ascending, The Last Witch Hunter, Pitch Perfect 2, Frozen, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers TaglineFor passion, betrayal and murder... there's still no place like home.
The Underneath is a 1995 American film directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Peter Gallagher and Alison Elliott. The film is based on the novel Criss Cross by Don Tracy, and is a remake of the original 1949 film adaptation. The plot revolves around many themes common to film noir, including romantic intrigue, a botched robbery, and a surprise ending.
Michael Chambers returns home to celebrate his mother's remarriage. Michael had fled his hometown due to gambling indiscretions and had left his wife Rachel to deal with the mess he created. He must now reassimilate into the town, renew his relationships with his family and friends (and enemies) and, most of all, seek out his ex-wife to woo her again.
Michael obtains a job working for his mother's new husband as an armored car driver. He almost seems the perfect prodigal son as he finds his niche back in the community and his way back into his ex-wife's heart. His troubles increase when he and Rachel are caught in the act by her hoodlum boyfriend, Dundee. To get out of this predicament, Michael must concoct a plan to steal a payroll being transported by his armored car company.
Cast
Peter Gallagher ... Michael Chambers
Alison Elliott ... Rachel
William Fichtner ... Tommy Dundee
Adam Trese ... David Chambers
Joe Don Baker ... Clay Hinkle
Paul Dooley ... Ed Dutton
Shelley Duvall ... Nurse
Elisabeth Shue ... Susan Crenshaw
Anjanette Comer ... Mrs. Chambers
Cowboy Mouth ... Band at concert
Dennis Hill ... Guard Tom
Harry Goaz ... Guard Casey
Mark Feltch ... Guard George
Jules Sharp ... Hinkle's Assistant
Kenneth D. Harris ... Mantrap Guard
Vincent Gaskins ... Michael's Partner
Cliff Haby ... Turret Operator
Tonie Perensky ... Ember Waitress
Randall Brady ... Ember Bartender
Richard Linklater ... Ember Doorman
Helen Cates ... Susan's Friend
Kevin Crutchfield ... VIP Room Flunky
Brad Leland ... Man Delivering Money
John Martin ... Justice of the Peace
C.K. McFarland ... BonaFide Delivery Person
Rick Perkins ... TV Delivery Man
Paul Wright ... TV Delivery Man
David Jensen ... Satellite Dish Installer
Jordy Hultberg ... TV Sports Reporter
Steve Shearer ... Detective
Fred Ellis ... Detective's Partner
Joe Chrest ... Mr. Rodman
Mike Enright ... Embers V.I.P. (uncredited)
Mark Hanson ... Bar Patron (uncredited)
Matthew Hurley ... Angry Bar Patron (uncredited)
Mike Malone ... Smoking Guy at Concert (uncredited)
Christopher K. Philippo ... Ember Clubgoer (uncredited)
Ryan Wickerham ... Guy at Concert (uncredited)
Reception
The Underneath received mixed reviews from critics. It holds a rating of 59% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 22 reviews.
