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No Way Out
(1987)
Is it a crime
of passion, or an act of treason?
Director: Roger Donaldson, rated R for brief nudity, sexual
situations, language
  Starring: Kevin
Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, Will Patton, Howard Duff,
George Dzundza, Jason Bernard, Iman, Fred Thompson
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"I am tired of weakness! I
am faced with a grave problem, and I intend to resolve it
quickly and cleanly." -
Scott Pritchard
Why watch this?
This thriller is great through-out, and the twist
at the end. Wow.
Plot Summary:
Tom Farrell, a naval officer, begins a secret affair with Susan
Atwell. He soon discovers that Atwell is also involved with his
superior, Defense Secretary David Brice. After Atwell is found
dead, Farrell is assigned to investigate the murder, while
simultaneously trying to prevent his own relationship with her
from coming to light.
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Dad's Preview:
Costner won me over in
Silverado (1985), so I had to catch
this one also starring the dependable Gene Hackman. It's a great political thriller set
in Washington, D.C. Costner portrays a Naval officer who becomes
embroiled in an accidental murder involving powerful politicians. There is
a cover-up and several betrayals. If you like films with a
twist you don't see coming, this film is for you. Unfortunately,
this was the only movie
Costner and Hackman appeared in together. |
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Robert Garland,
Laura Ziskin;
Orion Pictures
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