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Underground (1997)

Serbo-Croatian and German tragicomedy film directed by Emir Kusturica

Film facts

Runtime
2h 43m 163 min
Released
20 June 1997

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Underground has a runtime of 2 hours 43 minutes (163 min). The Serbo-Croatian film released on 20 June 1997. It is directed by Emir Kusturica and stars Miki Manojlović, Slavko Štimac and Lazar Ristovski.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Vilko Filač
Produced by
Pierre Spengler, Maksa Ćatović
Production
Ciby 2000, Eurimages
Distribution
Cecchi Gori Group, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
€12.5 million
Awards
Palme d'Or; Lumière Award for Best Foreign Film
Set in
Serbia

Release and where to watch

In theatres
20 June 1997
First shown
1 April 1995 festival or first country
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Underground?

Underground has a runtime of 2 hours 43 minutes, or 163 min.

When did Underground release?

Underground released on 20 June 1997.

Who directed Underground?

Underground is directed by Emir Kusturica.

Who is in the cast of Underground?

The cast of Underground includes Miki Manojlović, Slavko Štimac, Lazar Ristovski, Mirjana Joković, Srđan Todorović and Mirjana Karanović.

Where can I watch Underground online?

Underground streams on Netflix.

What is the budget of Underground?

The budget of Underground is reported as €12.5 million.

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