The Usual Suspects
Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.
Audience Sentiment
The legendary twist
The police lineup
The film jumps from a confusing and disjointed first act to one of cinema's most celebrated twist endings, with sentiment rising dramatically in the final third
The Usual Suspects starts with mixed reactions due to its complex setup and character introductions, but builds steadily through strong performances and mounting tension. The film reaches masterpiece status with its legendary twist ending that transforms the entire viewing experience.
Full cast
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Stephen Baldwin
McManus
Gabriel Byrne
Keaton
Benicio del Toro
Fenster
Kevin Pollak
Hockney
Kevin Spacey
Verbal
Chazz Palminteri
Dave Kujan
Pete Postlethwaite
Kobayashi
Suzy Amis
Edie Finneran
Giancarlo Esposito
Jack Baer
Dan Hedaya
Jeff Rabin
Paul Bartel
Smuggler
Carl Bressler
Saul Berg
Phillipe Simon
Fortier
Jack Shearer
Renault
Christine Estabrook
Dr. Plummer
Clark Gregg
Dr. Walters
Morgan Hunter
Arkosh Kovash
Ken Daly
Translator
Michelle Clunie
Sketch Artist
Louis Lombardi
Strausz
Crew
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