# The Usual Suspects (1995)

> An interrogated con man spins a labyrinthine tale of betrayal, violence, and a supposedly untouchable criminal mastermind.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/507

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Bryan Singer
- Cast: Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak, Kevin Spacey, Chazz Palminteri, Pete Postlethwaite, Suzy Amis
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114814/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: paranoid, sardonic, tense, crime movie night, mystery marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of deception and revenge unfolds as five criminals confront their pasts.

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