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The Usual Suspects

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.1M
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POPULARITY
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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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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery

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
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
470
16
  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writer
    • Christopher McQuarrie
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Chazz Palminteri
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writer
    • Christopher McQuarrie
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Chazz Palminteri
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 147Critic 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)
    Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, and Kevin Pollak 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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    Top cast

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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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    Following a truck hijack in New York, five criminals are arrested and brought together for questioning. As none of them are guilty, they plan a revenge operation against the police. The operation goes well, but then the influence of a legendary mastermind criminal called Keyser Söze is felt. It becomes clear that each one of them has wronged Söze at some point and must pay back now. The payback job leaves 27 men dead in a boat explosion, but the real question arises now: Who actually is Keyser Söze? —Soumitra
    • surprise ending
    • criminal mastermind
    • criminal
    • suspect
    • unreliable narrator
    • 270 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and a substantial amount of strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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

    Review
    Top 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.
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    • Jun 1, 2002

    FAQ11

    • Is "The Usual Suspects" based on a book?
    • Where does the title come from?
    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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

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