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The Usual Suspects

  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.2M
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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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CaperGangsterHeistPsychological DramaPsychological ThrillerSuspense MysteryWhodunnitCrimeDramaMystery

The sole survivor of a pier shoot-out tells the story of how a notorious criminal influenced the events that began with five criminals meeting in a seemingly random police lineup.The sole survivor of a pier shoot-out tells the story of how a notorious criminal influenced the events that began with five criminals meeting in a seemingly random police lineup.The sole survivor of a pier shoot-out tells the story of how a notorious criminal influenced the events that began with five criminals meeting in a seemingly random police lineup.

  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writer
    • Christopher McQuarrie
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Chazz Palminteri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    1.2M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    352
    38
    • Director
      • Bryan Singer
    • Writer
      • Christopher McQuarrie
    • Stars
      • Kevin Spacey
      • Gabriel Byrne
      • Chazz Palminteri
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 148Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #46
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 37 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Verbal
    Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne
    • Keaton
    Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri
    • Dave Kujan
    Stephen Baldwin
    Stephen Baldwin
    • McManus
    Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro
    • Fenster
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Hockney
    Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite
    • Kobayashi
    Suzy Amis
    Suzy Amis
    • Edie Finneran
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Jack Baer
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Jeff Rabin
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Smuggler
    Carl Bressler
    Carl Bressler
    • Saul Berg
    Phillipe Simon
    • Fortier
    Jack Shearer
    Jack Shearer
    • Renault
    Christine Estabrook
    Christine Estabrook
    • Dr. Plummer
    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Dr. Walters
    Morgan Hunter
    • Arkosh Kovash
    Ken Daly
    • Translator
    • Director
      • Bryan Singer
    • Writer
      • Christopher McQuarrie
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The idea for this movie started only with the concept of a movie poster of five men in a lineup.
    • 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'll never hear from him again. The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist. And like that... he's 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 reviews1.5K

    Featured review
    10/10

    Not enough good things to say

    Such films like this should be enshrined in museums, simply due to the fact it destroyed the entire genre of mystery films. While this film was unique and captivating, no other mystery will ever accomplish this sort of cult status, single handedly shaping a genre. While most mysteries try to shock you too often with twists and even more twists, it turns out to be overkill. This film encompassed such ideas with flair and originality, which is probably the reason Brian Singer is sticking to sci-fi action films. Only Memento and The Game are the only recent mystery movies worthy enough to stand beside this film. Sadly, Singer has somewhat sold out by doing the X-Men movies, but I guess trying to make films like this would be too taxing. This film will always bring a smile to my face when I watch it with someone who hasn't seen this movie. A good viewing every time I watch it, the new special edition DVD is awesome.
    • Agent10
    • May 31, 2002
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    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
      • Sospechosos comunes
    • Filming locations
      • Korean Friendship Bell, Angel's Gate Park - 3601 Gaffey Street, 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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

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