What are the key story phases in Underworld?

The story of Underworld progresses through these phases: Release and Resolve, The Hunt Begins, Father's Day Confrontation, Score Settled.

How does Underworld end?

In the final act ("Score Settled"): With the mastermind defeated, Johnny attends the long-awaited meeting he prepared for seven years. He drives into the night, mission complete and burden lifted.

Underworld (1996) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Underworld
Genre: action, comedy, drama, thriller
Released: 1996
Rating: 5.3

Plot Analysis Summary

A recently released convict pursues a stylish revenge mission against his father's killers on Father's Day.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Release and Resolve

The Hunt Begins

Father's Day Confrontation

Score Settled

A crook sets out to get revenge on the thugs who hurt his father in this bloody noir-style crime drama. After being released from prison, Johnny Crown goes after Frank, one of the mobsters involved in a series of Father's Day killings. But Johnny isn't certain Frank is responsible for his father's injuries and seeks help from a sex therapist to make sure he's got the right man.

Directed by

Roger Christian

Key Cast

Denis Leary — Johnny Crown / Johnny Alt
Joe Mantegna — Frank Gavilan / Frank Cassady / Richard Essex
Annabella Sciorra — Dr. Leah
Larry Bishop — Ned Lynch
Abe Vigoda — Will Cassady

Rating: 5.3/10 (23 votes)