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No Way Out

"Is it a crime of passion, or an act of treason?"

August 14, 1987 1h 54m 6.9/10 (768 votes)

Originally released in 1987. No Way Out is a thriller/drama film. directed by Roger Donaldson.

Starring Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young

Synopsis

Navy Lt. Tom Farrell meets a young woman, Susan Atwell , and they share a passionate fling. Farrell then finds out that his superior, Defense Secretary David Brice, is also romantically involved with Atwell. When the young woman turns up dead, Farrell is put in charge of the murder investigation. He begins to uncover shocking clues about the case, but when details of his encounter with Susan surface, he becomes a suspect as well.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 14, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (768 votes)
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Budget $15M Production budget
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Box Office $35.5M 2.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$35,509,515

Production Companies

  • Orion Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is No Way Out about?

Navy Lt. Tom Farrell meets a young woman, Susan Atwell , and they share a passionate fling. Farrell then finds out that his superior, Defense Secretary David Brice, is also romantically involved wi...

Who directed No Way Out?

No Way Out was directed by Roger Donaldson.

How long is No Way Out?

No Way Out has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was No Way Out released?

No Way Out was released on August 14, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in No Way Out?

The main cast of No Way Out includes Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, Will Patton, Howard Duff.

Is No Way Out worth watching?

No Way Out has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 768 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.