No Way Out
No Way Out

No Way Out

1987Movie114 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users83%
Director: Roger DonaldsonGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

A rising U.S. Navy officer, Lieutenant Commander Tom Farrell, becomes entangled in a dangerous love affair with a woman who turns out to be a CIA analyst investigating his involvement in a murder. When a high-ranking defense secretary is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Farrell becomes the prime suspect, forcing him to race against time to uncover the truth and clear his name before he is framed.

Critical Reception

No Way Out was a critical and commercial success, praised for its suspenseful plot, strong performances, and stylish direction. Critics lauded its intricate twists and turns, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its clever and tightly plotted mystery.
  • The film excels with its suspenseful build-up and unexpected twists.
  • Kevin Costner delivers a compelling performance in this thrilling political mystery.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the satisfying resolution, with many highlighting the film's ability to keep them guessing throughout. Some viewers noted the plot's complexity as a strong point, while others enjoyed the performances, particularly from the lead actors.

Fun Fact

The climactic chase sequence through the Washington, D.C. Metro system was filmed over several weekends to minimize disruption, with extras being real Metro riders during filming.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

Life in DC and The Pentagon during the mid-80s RELEASED IN 1987 and directed by Roger Donaldson, "No Way Out” is a political drama/thriller starring Keven Costner as a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy who falls in love with a woman of du...
John Chard

John Chard

Counting down the hours for some self investigation. No Way Out is directed by Roger Donaldson and adapted to screenplay by Robert Garland from the novel "The Big Clock" written by Kenneth Fearing. It stars Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, S...