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The Usual Suspects

  • 19951995
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  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio Del Toro, and Kevin Pollak in The Usual Suspects (1995)
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A sole survivor tells of the twisty events leading up to a horrific gun battle on a boat, which began when five criminals met at a seemingly random police lineup.A sole survivor tells of the twisty events leading up to a horrific gun battle on a boat, which began when five criminals met at a seemingly random police lineup.A sole survivor tells of the twisty events leading up to a horrific gun battle on a boat, which began when five criminals met at a seemingly random police lineup.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.1M
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POPULARITY
433
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  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writer
    • Christopher McQuarrie
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Chazz Palminteri
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  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writer
    • Christopher McQuarrie
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Chazz Palminteri
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 148Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #39
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 37 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Kevin Spacey and Stephen Baldwin in The Usual Suspects (1995)
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    Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio Del Toro, and Kevin Pollak in The Usual Suspects (1995)
    Kevin Spacey and Gabriel Byrne in The Usual Suspects (1995)
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    Kevin Spacey in The Usual Suspects (1995)
    Benicio Del Toro in The Usual Suspects (1995)
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    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Verbalas Verbal
    Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne
    • Keatonas Keaton
    Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri
    • Dave Kujanas Dave Kujan
    Stephen Baldwin
    Stephen Baldwin
    • McManusas McManus
    Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro
    • Fensteras Fenster
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Hockneyas Hockney
    Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite
    • Kobayashias Kobayashi
    Suzy Amis
    Suzy Amis
    • Edie Finneranas Edie Finneran
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Jack Baeras Jack Baer
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Jeff Rabinas Jeff Rabin
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Smuggleras Smuggler
    Carl Bressler
    Carl Bressler
    • Saul Bergas Saul Berg
    Phillipe Simon
    • Fortieras Fortier
    Jack Shearer
    Jack Shearer
    • Renaultas Renault
    Christine Estabrook
    Christine Estabrook
    • Dr. Plummeras Dr. Plummer
    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Dr. Waltersas Dr. Walters
    Morgan Hunter
    • Arkosh Kovashas Arkosh Kovash
    Ken Daly
    • Translatoras Translator
    • Director
      • Bryan Singer
    • Writer
      • Christopher McQuarrie
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When Redfoot flicks his cigarette into the face of McManus, it was originally intended to hit his chest, so McManus' reaction is actually Stephen Baldwin's real unscripted reaction, which Bryan Singer decided to keep in the movie.
    • Goofs
      During Verbal's interrogation, his coffee mug is empty when he takes the first sip. In the next scene, it is fine.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Verbal: After that my guess is that you will never hear from him again. The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist. And like that... he is gone.

    • Crazy credits
      The editor, John Ottman, edited the movie on film. He felt that all the editing done electronically at the time was horrible because all the good editors were still working on film (which is much more difficult). Because of this he thought about putting "Edited on a piece of s*** Steenbeck" at the end of the credits, but instead settled for the more subtle line "Edited on film." Tim Robbins was directing 'Dead Man Walking' at the time and heard about John's idea, which sparked that film's credit ending of "This film was edited on old machines."
    • Alternate versions
      The Australian television version left the line-up scene unedited for language. However, all other scenes with strong language, such as McManus's call for payback at the discovery of Finster's body, were shortened or removed.
    • Connections
      Edited into Keyser Söze: Lie or Legend? (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Le sons et les parfums tournent dans l'air du soir
      Performed by Jon Kull

      Music by Claude Debussy

    User reviews1.4K

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    Top review
    10/10
    The Usual Suspects Certainly Defies Pigeon Holing or Labeling!
    From PASTO, COLOMBIA-Via: L. A. CA; CALI, COLOMBIA+ORLANDO, FL ------------The ONLY Tony Kiss Castillo on FaceBook!---------------------

    SUSPECTS larger-than-life allure results from a seamless blending of elements: Psychodrama, Action, Suspense and Mystery, all built on intricate storytelling, a dynamic screenplay and taut direction, by Bryan Singer. The aforementioned are all bolstered by credible in-depth character development, brought to life by an outstanding cast, who flesh out each role to chilling near perfection. (Kevin Spacey, seen here before most people would have recognized his name, received an Oscar for his "supporting" role!)

    But let's not get sidetracked. More than anything else,"SUSPECTS" is about the unparalleled unsettling reaction you get from viewing it! From the first scene to the end credits, it gets a headlock on your psyche, while sending the pit of your stomach into endless free fall! The only way to illustrate this, without giving away any key elements of the film, is a detailed look at the opening scene....a peerless example of instant timeless classic film noir.

    On a boat, docked in San Pedro Harbor, the dying sole-survivor of an apparently devastating bloodbath shootout painfully ignites a thin trail of gasoline. His obvious intention: Destroy EVERYTHING...himself included! From a deck higher up, an unseen someone pisses out the trail of flames. The shadowy figure walks down the stairs with an unhurried deliberation and saunters over to the agonizing man he has just saved. They exchange somewhat forced greetings and a few disjointed words of banter.

    Without warning, the intruder firmly raises a pistol, his unblinking gaze reflected in eyes locked in contact with his own. Unhesitatingly, he fires two consecutive shots. A brief pause of contemplation ends when he casually lights a cigarette, strategically dropping his lighter to rekindle the liquid fuse, and then beats a hasty off-board retreat. What better way to introduce a character whose twisted iron resolve is so perverse, so deranged, that he saves a doomed man seconds before certain death, solely for the unmitigated pleasure derived from looking him squarely in the eye, his victim looking right back, while pulling the trigger himself.

    Without uttering a syllable, his actions shout out, "I p**s on you and your puny existence!" His victim's final moments are thusly converted into a living/dying testimony, clearly demonstrating who it is that decides the particulars of when and how he will die! "SUSPECTS" has been severely critiqued by a vocal minority (to paraphrase another reviewer) for not knowing the difference between a plot twist and a non sequitur. With all due respect to the reviewer, who painstakingly highlighted the difference for us, perhaps a careful second viewing would shed some light on the source of this common confusion. After watching "SUSPECTS" four times making every effort to employ my most discerning eye, I am convinced the true genius of the movie hinges on this particular point!

    Let me underscore my unequivocal recommendation of this film with a special note to those of you who avoid the Action or Suspense genre because of your distaste of the excessive violence that generally characterizes them. Well, THIS IS NO Robert Rodriguez FILM! A lot of the scenes are done in the "Old School" style, where the violence is kept off-screen. Although there is considerable TALK in "SUSPECTS" about some of the most dastardly deeds imaginable, virtually none of this is graphically portrayed. So, PLEASE, if you have not seen it yet, because of this reason, I urge you to make an exception in this case...

    10* STARS*! GET IT AND SEE IT!...... ENJOY! / DISFRUTELA!

    Any comments, questions or observations, in English or Español, are most welcome!
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    FAQ11

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    • Who are the "usual suspects?"

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 16, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hungarian
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Nghi Phạm Vô Hình
    • Filming locations
      • San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
      • Spelling Films International
      • Blue Parrot
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,341,568
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $645,363
      • Aug 20, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,341,568
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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