Paul Bown, an English actor, made his mark in the realm of cult cinema with his role in Underworld (1985). In this gritty film, he navigates the underbelly of crime and exploitation, embodying a character that resonates with the film's raw energy. Bown's background in television, particularly his work in the sitcom Watching, adds an intriguing layer to his performance in Underworld, where he steps away from comedy to explore darker themes. His contribution to this film highlights the intersection of genre and character, making him a notable figure in the exploration of 1980s grindhouse cinema.
Underworld
Dr. Savary (Elliott), a sinister biochemist, has created a subhuman species that dwells in the London Underground. Addicted to Savary's mind-expanding drug, his creations suffer from grotesque disfigurements. The victims' only hope for an antidote lies in kidnapping Nicole (Cowper), a high-class prostitute. Roy Bain (Lamb), a fearless adventurer and Nicole's former lover, is hired to save her. When high class hooker Nicole is kidnapped from her brothel, Rich businessman Hugo Motherskille hires her ex love Roy Bain to find her.
