---
title: "The Untouchables"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-untouchables-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 117
imdb_id: "tt0094226"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 6228
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Untouchables (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-untouchables-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film is a crime drama about a group of law enforcement agents. The story revolves around a prohibition agent who is determined to take down a notorious figure. This agent forms a group, which is given a nickname, in order to achieve his goal. The group is referred to as "The Untouchables". The agent's objective is to dismantle the operation of the targeted individual, who is a prominent figure in organized crime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Prohibition agent Elliot Ness forms a special group to take down Al Capone."

### Why Watch
- follows a classic law enforcement mission
- features historical figures like al capone

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains crime and thriller themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, history, thriller, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | YouTube | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brian De Palma
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, Linson Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kevin Costner** as *Eliot Ness*
- **Sean Connery** as *Jim Malone*
- **Robert De Niro** as *Al Capone*
- **Charles Martin Smith** as *Oscar Wallace*
- **Andy Garcia** as *George Stone*
- **Richard Bradford** as *Mike*
- **Jack Kehoe** as *Payne*
- **Brad Sullivan** as *George*
- **Billy Drago** as *Nitti*
- **Patricia Clarkson** as *Catherine Ness*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is prohibition agent Elliot Ness.

### Q: Who is the target of the investigation?
The target is Al Capone.

### Q: What is the name of the group Ness forms?
The group is nicknamed The Untouchables.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a crime, history, and thriller film.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released on June 3, 1987 in the US.

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