Blow Out 1981
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SplatWhile 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jack Terry
as Sally Badina
as Burke
as Manny Karp
as Sam
as Det. Mackey
as Lawrence Henry
as Hooker
as Detective at Hospital
as Coed Lover
Director:
Writer:
Brian De Palma, Bill Mesce Jr.
Stars:
John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz, Peter Boyden, John Aquino, John McMartin, Deborah Everton, J. Patrick McNamara, Roger Wilson,
Genres:
Crime,Mystery,Thriller
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Blow Out
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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BMJ
Cast
as Jack Terry
as Sally Badina
as Burke
as Manny Karp
as Sam
as Det. Mackey
as Lawrence Henry
as Hooker
as Detective at Hospital
as Coed Lover
as Coed Lover
as Donahue
as Sue
as Girl Lover
as Boy Lover
as Train Passenger
as Dancing Coed
as Dancing Coed
as Ecstatic Coed
as Studious Coed
as Campus Guard
as Maniac
as Mixer
as Anchorman
as Anchorwoman
as Jack Manners
as Governor McRyan
as Policeman at Hospital
as Policeman at Hospital
as Hospital Administrator
as Doctor
as TV Newscaster
as Newsdealer
as Receptionist
as Film Lab Man
as Freddie Corso
as Cop in Car
as Mobster
as Corrupt Captain
as First Murder Victim
as Cop at Karp's Office
as Screamer
as Betty
as Sailor
as Sailor's Friend
as Sailor's Friend
as Sailor's Friend
as Sailor's Friend
as Ambulance Attendant
as Ambulance Attendant
as Security Guard
as Hawker
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