THE USUAL SUSPECTS

Directed by:
Bryan Singer

Written by:
Christopher McQuarrie

Genre:
Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Runtime:
106 mins

Plot:
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.

Release Date:
August 16, 1995

Reception:

Stephen Baldwin
Gabriel Byrne
Benicio Del Toro
Kevin Pollak
Kevin Spacey
Chazz Palminteri
Pete Postlethwaite
Suzy Amis
Giancarlo Esposito
Dan Hedaya

Wins
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Kevin Spacey
  • Best Original Screenplay | Christopher McQuarrie
Wins
  • Best Original Screenplay | Christopher McQuarrie
  • Best Editing | John Ottman
Nominations
  • Best Film | Bryan Singer, Michael McDonnell
Nominations
Nominations
Nominations
  • Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic | John Ottman