Blow Out
"Murder has a sound all of its own."
Originally released in 1981. Blow Out is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Brian De Palma.
Starring John Travolta, Nancy Allen, and John Lithgow
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,613 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$12M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Cinema 77
- Filmways Pictures
- Geria Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 th...
Who directed Blow Out?
Blow Out was directed by Brian De Palma.
How long is Blow Out?
Blow Out has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Blow Out released?
Blow Out was released on July 24, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blow Out?
The main cast of Blow Out includes John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz, Peter Boyden.
Is Blow Out worth watching?
Blow Out has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,613 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.