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The Untouchables (1987)

“What are you prepared to do?”

7.8/10 · 6,345 votes 1h 59m r ThrillerDramaHistoryCrime

#2 of 59 films from 1987 #85 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Brian De Palma · Written by David Mamet, Chip Miller

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Overview

Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”.

Cast

Kevin Costneras Eliot Ness
Sean Conneryas Jim Malone
Charles Martin Smithas Oscar Wallace
Andy Garciaas George Stone
Robert De Niroas Al Capone
Richard Bradfordas Mike
Jack Kehoeas Payne
Brad Sullivanas George
Billy Dragoas Nitti
Patricia Clarksonas Catherine Ness
Vito D'Ambrosioas Bowtie Driver
Steven Goldsteinas Scoop
Peter Aylwardas Lt. Anderson
Don Harveyas Preseuski

Facts

Release dateJune 3, 1987
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) — longer as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, History, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$76,270,454 (3.1× budget)
IMDbtt0094226

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Questions

How long is The Untouchables?
The Untouchables runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is The Untouchables worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 6,345 votes, which places it #2 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 98%) and #85 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Untouchables?
The Untouchables was directed by Brian De Palma. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scarface (1983), Carlito's Way (1993), Phantom of the Paradise (1974).
Who stars in The Untouchables?
Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness; Sean Connery as Jim Malone; Charles Martin Smith as Oscar Wallace; Andy Garcia as George Stone; Robert De Niro as Al Capone; Richard Bradford as Mike.
What is The Untouchables rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Untouchables?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1534.

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