Blow Out(1981)
“Murder has a sound all of its own.”
Overview
While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terry stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a bridge and into a river. Jack jumps into the water and fishes out Sally from the car, but the other passenger is already dead — a governor intending to run for president. As Jack does some investigating of his tapes, and starts a perilous romance with Sally, he enters a tangled web of conspiracy that might leave him dead.
Director
Brian De Palma
Studio
Cinema 77
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$12M
Cast
John Travolta
as Jack Terry
Nancy Allen
as Sally Badina
John Lithgow
as Burke
Dennis Franz
as Manny Karp
Peter Boyden
as Sam
John Aquino
as Det. Mackey
John McMartin
as Lawrence Henry
Deborah Everton
as Hooker
J. Patrick McNamara
as Detective at Hospital
Roger Wilson
as Coed Lover
Missy Cleveland
as Coed Lover
Curt May
as Donahue
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
Cinema 77 • Filmways Pictures • Geria Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blow Out?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Blow Out (1981).
What is Blow Out about?▼
While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terry stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a bridge and into a river. Jack jumps into the water and fishes out Sally from the car, but the other passenger is already dead — a governor intending to run for president. As Jack does some investigating of his tapes, and starts a perilous romance with Sally, he enters a tangled web of conspiracy that might leave him dead.
Who directed Blow Out?▼
Blow Out was directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1981. It is a crime, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Blow Out?▼
Blow Out has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Blow Out?▼
The cast of Blow Out includes John Travolta as Jack Terry, Nancy Allen as Sally Badina, John Lithgow as Burke, Dennis Franz as Manny Karp, Peter Boyden as Sam and more.
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