The Underneath

The Underneath is a 1995 American crime film directed by Steven Soderbergh, from a screenplay he co-wrote under the pseudonym Sam Lowry with Daniel Fuchs, and 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 adapted from the novel by Daniel Fuchs. The plot revolves around many themes common to film noir, including romantic intrigue, a botched crime, and a surprise ending.