Underworld Beauty (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1958, Underworld Beauty is a drama and crime film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The moment he's released from prison, the honorable gangster Miyamoto recovers the stolen diamonds he had stashed before getting pinched. When he returns to his haunt to make good by friend who took a bullet for him, he is diverted by the greedy boss Oyane and his insatiable taste for Miyamoto's precious stones.
Who’s in it. Underworld Beauty stars Michitarō Mizushima as Miyamoto, Mari Shiraki as Akiko, Hideaki Nitani as Detective Watanabe and Shinsuke Ashida as Ôyane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Underworld Beauty has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, OVID and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Underworld Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Underworld Beauty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Underworld Beauty (1958)?
- In US, Underworld Beauty is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, OVID and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Underworld Beauty worth watching?
- Underworld Beauty holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Underworld Beauty?
- Underworld Beauty stars Michitarō Mizushima, Mari Shiraki, Hideaki Nitani, Shinsuke Ashida and Hiroshi Kondō.
- When was Underworld Beauty released?
- Underworld Beauty was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.