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No Way Out

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
42K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,040
527
Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young in No Way Out (1987)
Watch Official Trailer
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ActionCrimeDrama
A coverup and witchhunt occur after a politician accidentally kills his mistress.A coverup and witchhunt occur after a politician accidentally kills his mistress.A coverup and witchhunt occur after a politician accidentally kills his mistress.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
42K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,040
527
  • Director
    • Roger Donaldson
  • Writers
    • Kenneth Fearing(novel "The Big Clock")
    • Robert Garland(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Costner
    • Gene Hackman
    • Sean Young
  • Director
    • Roger Donaldson
  • Writers
    • Kenneth Fearing(novel "The Big Clock")
    • Robert Garland(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Costner
    • Gene Hackman
    • Sean Young
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 143User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:27
    Watch Official Trailer

    Photos114

    Kevin Costner and Will Patton in No Way Out (1987)
    Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young in No Way Out (1987)
    Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman in No Way Out (1987)
    Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young in No Way Out (1987)
    Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young in No Way Out (1987)
    Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young in No Way Out (1987)
    Kevin Costner and Sean Young in No Way Out (1987)
    Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young in No Way Out (1987)
    David Paymer in No Way Out (1987)
    Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman in No Way Out (1987)
    Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman in No Way Out (1987)
    Will Patton in No Way Out (1987)

    Top cast

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    Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner
    • Tom Farrell
    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • David Brice
    Sean Young
    Sean Young
    • Susan Atwell
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Scott Pritchard
    Howard Duff
    Howard Duff
    • Senator Duvall
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Sam Hesselman
    Jason Bernard
    Jason Bernard
    • Major Donovan
    Iman
    Iman
    • Nina Beka
    Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson
    • Marshall
    • (as Fred Dalton Thompson)
    Leon Russom
    Leon Russom
    • Kevin O'Brien
    Dennis Burkley
    Dennis Burkley
    • Mate
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Contra #1
    Chris D.
    • Contra #2
    Michael Shillo
    • Schiller
    Nicholas Worth
    Nicholas Worth
    • Cup Breaker
    Leo Geter
    Leo Geter
    • Ensign Fox
    Matthew Barry
    Matthew Barry
    • Bellboy
    John D'Aquino
    John D'Aquino
    • Lt. John Chadway
    • (as John DiAquino)
    • Director
      • Roger Donaldson
    • Writers
      • Kenneth Fearing(novel "The Big Clock")
      • Robert Garland(screen story) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kevin Costner did actually roll over the hood of a moving car during one of the chase sequences. According to the film's original press material, an insurance executive approached director Roger Donaldson after that stunt and said: "Don't you ever... ever... EVER... do that again!"
    • Goofs
      Farrell is awarded the Navy Cross for saving a sailor during a storm. The Navy Cross is only awarded for gallantry in combat.
    • Quotes

      [Contra has chased Tom right up to the Secretary's Office when they are stopped by the MPs]

      Tom Farrell: [to nearest MP] I am your superior officer and I am giving you a direct order to *arrest this man*!

      Contra #2: I have orders from Pritchard!

      Tom Farrell: DO IT!

      Contra #2: I have my orders from Pritchard!

      Tom Farrell: [to Contra] SHUT UP!

      [Tom kicks Contra 2 in the groin. Contra is dragged away by the MPs]

      Tom Farrell: And if he resists, SHOOT HIM!

      MP: Yes, sir!

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits appear in orange and then disappear, similar to the reconstruction process for the incriminating photograph of Tom.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Big Easy/The Fourth Protocol/No Way Out/Tampopo (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      No Way Out
      Words & Music by Paul Anka and Michael McDonald
      Performed by Julia Migenes and Paul Anka
      Produced by Denny Diante
      Arranged by Robbie Buchanan
      Courtesy of CBS / Columbia Records
      Published by Paulanne Music, Inc. and Genevieve Music

    User reviews143

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    Interesting!
    Saw this last night and suprisingly quite enjoyed it. A good story with lots of intrigue and suspence, descent performances and a clever twist at the end left me satisfied. Kevin Costner impressed me in the lead role which seemed to be tailer made for him and Gene Hackman who I rate highly as an actor produced his usual committed performance so overall worth a look.

    Rating: 7/10
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    • teemo_T
    • Jan 27, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Deceit
    • Filming locations
      • Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, Rock Creek Park, Washington, USA(party where Tom first meets Susan)
    • Production company
      • Orion Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,509,515
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,259,460
      • Aug 16, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $35,509,515
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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