Series 30:11) Bryan Singer, the USUAL SUSPECTS (1995, 106 Minutes
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14 April 2015 (Series 30:11) Bryan Singer, THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995, 106 minutes) (The online PDF versions of these handouts have color images with functioning urls. Go to http://csac.buffalo.edu/goldenrodhandouts.html ) Won two 1996 Academy Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Kevin Spacey and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen for Christopher McQuarrie. Included in the American Film Institute’s ten best mystery films. Directed by Bryan Singer Written by Christopher McQuarrie Produced by Michael McDonnell and Bryan Singer Music by John Ottman Cinematography by Newton Thomas Sigel Film Editing by John Ottman Casting by Francine Maisler Art Direction by David Lazan Set Decoration by Sara Andrews Costume Design by Louise Mingenbach Visual Effects by David B. Long Stephen Baldwin ... McManus Gabriel Byrne ... Keaton Bryan Singer (director) (b. Bryan Jay Singer, September 17, Benicio Del Toro ... Fenster 1965 in New York City, New York) has been the producer or Kevin Pollak ... Hockney executive producer for 33 films or TV series. In addition, he Kevin Spacey ... Verbal directed 16 films and television shows: 2015 “Battle Creek” (TV Chazz Palminteri ... Dave Kujan Series), 2014 X-Men: Days of Future Past, 2012 “Mockingbird Pete Postlethwaite ... Kobayashi Lane” (TV Movie), 2008 Valkyrie, 2007 “Football Wives” (TV Suzy Amis ... Edie Finneran Movie), 2006 Superman Returns, 2004 House M.D. (TV Series), Giancarlo Esposito ... Jack Baer 2003 X-Men 2, 2000 X-Men, 1998 Apt Pupil, 1995 The Usual Dan Hedaya ... Jeff Rabin Suspects, and 1993 Public Access. Paul Bartel ... Smuggler Carl Bressler ... Saul Berg John Ottman (music and editor) (b. John Verl Ottman, July 6, Phillipe Simon ... Fortier 1964 in San Diego, California) composed music for 50 films and Jack Shearer ... Renault television shows, including 2016 X-Men: Apocalypse, 2015 Christine Estabrook ... Dr. Plummer “Battle Creek” (TV Series), 2014 X-Men: Days of Future Past, Clark Gregg ... Dr. Walters 2013 Jack the Giant Slayer, 2009 Astro Boy, 2008 Valkyrie, 2006 Morgan Hunter ... Arkosh Kovash Superman Returns, 2005 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, 2004 Cellular, 2003 X-Men 2, 2002 Brother's Keeper, 2002 Pumpkin, 2001 Singer—THE USUAL SUSPECTS—2 Bubble Boy, 1998 Goodbye Lover, 1997 Incognito, 1996 The Gabriel Byrne ... Keaton (b. Gabriel James Byrne, May 12, Cable Guy, 1995 The Antelope Chess Game, 1995 The Usual 1950 in Dublin, Ireland) has appeared in 97 films and TV shows, Suspects, and 1993 Public Access. He also edited 11 films, including 2015 No Pay, Nudity, 2015 Nobody Wants the Night, including 2014 X-Men: Days of Future Past, 2013 Jack the Giant 2014 Vampire Academy, 2013 “Vikings” (TV Series, 6 Slayer, 2008 Valkyrie, 2006 Superman Returns, 2003 X-Men 2, episodes), 2008-2010 “In Treatment” (TV Series, 106 episodes), 2000 Urban Legends: Final Cut, 1998 Apt Pupil, 1995 The 2005 Assault on Precinct 13, 2004 The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Usual Suspects, and 1993 Public Access. 2000 “Madigan Men” (TV Series, 12 episodes), 1999 End of Days, 1998 Enemy of the State, 1998 Pirates, 1997 Smilla's Newton Thomas Sigel (cinematographer) (b. 1955) was the Feeling for Snow, 1996 Somebody Is Waiting, 1995 Dead Man, cinematographer for 63 films and television shows, among them 1995 The Usual Suspects, 1994 Little Women, 1994 Trial by 2015 “Battle Creek” (TV Series), 2014 Seventh Son, 2014 X- Jury, 1993 A Dangerous Woman, 1993 Point of No Return, 1990 Men: Days of Future Past, 2013 Jack the Giant Slayer, 2010 The Shipwrecked, 1990 Miller's Crossing, 1989 A Soldier's Tale, Conspirator, 2008 Valkyrie, 2007 Towelhead, 2006 Superman 1987 Julia and Julia, 1986 Defense of the Realm, 1984 Returns, 2005 The Brothers Grimm, 2004 “House M.D.” (TV Reflections, 1983 The Keep, 1983 Hanna K., 1981 Excalibur, Series), 2003 X-Men 2, 2000 X-Men, 1999 Three Kings, 1999 1980 The Outsider, 1978 “Last of Summer” (TV Series). Brokedown Palace, 1996 Foxfire, 1995 The Usual Suspects, 1993 “Daybreak” (TV Movie), 1991 “Murder in High Places” Benicio Del Toro ... Fenster (b. Benicio Monserrate Rafael Del (TV Movie), 1990 “Rock Hudson” (TV Movie), 1989 “Roe vs. Toro Sanchez, February 19, 1967 in San Germán, Puerto Rico) Wade” (TV Movie), 1985 Latino, 1984 In Our Hands won the 2001 Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting (Documentary), 1983 When the Mountains Tremble Role for Traffic (2000). He has appeared in 49 films and (Documentary), 1981 El Salvador: Another Vietnam television shows, including 2015 Sicario, 2015 A Perfect Day, (Documentary), and 1980 We Are the Guinea Pigs 2014 Escobar: Paradise Lost, 2013 Jimmy P., 2012 Savages, (Documentary). 2008 Che: Part One, 2008 Che: Part Two, 2005 Sin City, 2003 21 Grams, 2000 Traffic, 2000 Snatch, 1998 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 1996 The Fan, 1996 Basquiat, 1995 The Usual Suspects, 1994 Swimming with Sharks, 1994 China Moon, 1993 Golden Balls, 1992 Christopher Columbus: The Discovery, 1991 The Indian Runner, 1989 Licence to Kill, and 1987 “Miami Vice” (TV Series). Kevin Pollak ... Hockney (b. Kevin Elliot Pollak, October 30, 1957 in San Francisco, California) has produced 7 films and television shows and has written 6, including 2015 Misery Loves Comedy (Documentary), 2009-2015 “Kevin Pollak's Chat Show” (TV Series, 212 episodes), 2012 Columbus Circle, 2010 “Kevin Pollak: The Littlest Suspect” (TV Movie). He has appeared in 118 films and television shows, among them 2015 The Night Is Young, 2014-2015 “Mom” (TV Series, 14 episodes), 2013 A Country Christmas, 2012 Columbus Circle, 2011 The Big Year, 2010 Cop Out, 2008 “Entourage” (TV Series), 2007-2008 “Shark” (TV Series, 8 episodes), 2005 Hostage, 2004 The Whole Stephen Baldwin ... McManus (b. Stephen Andrew Baldwin, Ten Yards, 2001 3000 Miles to Graceland, 2000 Steal This May 12, 1966 in Massapequa, Long Island, New York) has Movie, 2000 The Whole Nine Yards, 1999 End of Days, 1999 The appeared in 94 films and television shows, some of which are Sex Monster, 1998 Hoods, 1997 Truth or Consequences, N.M., 2015 No Panic, with a Hint of Hysteria, 2015 Scarlett, 2015 The 1995 Grumpier Old Men, 1995 Casino, 1995 The Usual UnMiracle, 2015 Magi, 2015 Balance (Short), 2014 Tapestry, Suspects, 1995 Chameleon, 1994 Clean Slate, 1993 Grumpy Old 2015 The Networker, 2014 2047—Sights of Death, 2010 Let the Men, 1992 A Few Good Men, 1991 L.A. Story, 1990 Avalon, Game Begin, 2008 Shark in Venice, 2006 The Genius Club, 2006 1988-1989 “Coming of Age” (TV Series, 15 episodes), 1988 Midnight Clear, 2004 Target, 2003 Shelter Island, 2003 Willow, and 1984 Hot Flashes (TV Series). Firefight, 2002 “Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice” (Video), 2000 Mercy, 1999 Friends & Lovers, 1998 One Tough Cop, 1995 Kevin Spacey ... Verbal (b. Kevin Spacey Fowler, July 26, 1959 Under the Hula Moon, 1995 The Usual Suspects, 1995 Fall in South Orange, New Jersey) won 2 Academy Awards, the first Time, 1994 Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, 1994 8 Seconds, in 1996 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for The Usual 1993 Bitter Harvest, 1989-1992 “The Young Riders” (TV Series, Suspects (1995), and again in 2000 for Best Actor in a Leading 67 episodes), 1989 Born on the Fourth of July, 1989 Casualties Role for American Beauty (1999). He has appeared in 77 films of War, 1989 Last Exit to Brooklyn, 1989 “China Beach” (TV and televisions shows, including 2013-2015 “House of Cards” Series), 1988 “Family Ties” (TV Series), and 1988 Homeboy. (TV Series, 39 episodes), 2011 Inseparable, 2011 Horrible Bosses, 2010 Casino Jack, 2010 Father of Invention, 2009 The Men Who Stare at Goats, 2008 21, 2006 Superman Returns, Singer—THE USUAL SUSPECTS—3 2003 The United States of Leland, 2001 The Shipping News, Suzy Amis ... Edie Finneran (b. Susan Elizabeth Amis, January 2000 Pay It Forward, 1999 American Beauty, 1998 The 5, 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) has appeared in 23 films Negotiator, 1997 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, 1997 and televisions shows, including 1998 Firestorm, 1997 Titanic, L.A. Confidential, 1995 Se7en, 1995 Outbreak, 1995 The Usual 1996 One Good Turn, 1996 Cadillac Ranch, 1995 The Usual Suspects, 1994 Swimming with Sharks, 1994 The Ref, 1992 Suspects, 1994 Nadja, 1994 Blown Away, 1993 The Ballad of Consenting Adults, 1992 Glengarry Glen Ross, 1991 “Darrow” Little Jo, 1993 Watch It, 1990 Where the Heart Is, 1987 Plain (TV Movie), 1990 Henry & June, 1989 See No Evil, Hear No Clothes, and 1985 Fandango. Evil, 1988 Working Girl, 1988 “Wiseguy” (TV Series, 7 episodes, and 1986 Heartburn. He also produced 30 films and Dan Hedaya ... Jeff Rabin (b. July 24, 1940 in Brooklyn, New television shows. York) has appeared in 137 films and television shows, some of which are 2015 Black Dog, Red Dog, 2014 The Humbling, 2012 The Normals, 2006 The Good Student, 2005 Strangers with Candy, 2002 Quicksand, 2001 Mulholland Drive, 2000 Shaft, 1999 Dick, 1998 A Civil Action, 1998 A Night at the Roxbury, 1997 Alien: Resurrection, 1996 Marvin's Room, 1996 The First Wives Club, 1995 Nixon, 1995 Clueless, 1995 The Usual Suspects, 1994 Maverick, 1993 Mr. Wonderful, 1993 Searching for Bobby Fischer, 1984-1993 “Cheers” (TV Series, 6 episodes), 1991 Doubles, 1990 Pacific Heights, 1987 “The Tortellis” (TV Series, 13 episodes), 1986 Running Scared, 1986 Wise Guys, 1984-1986 “Miami Vice” (TV Series), 1985 “The Twilight Zone” (TV Series), 1984 Blood Simple, 1984 Tightrope, 1984 The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, 1983 The Hunger, 1982 I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can, 1981 True Confessions, 1979 The Seduction of Joe Tynan, 1976 “Kojak” (TV Series), 1976 The Passover Plot, 1975 “Ryan's Hope” (TV Series, 10 episodes), and 1970 Myra Breckinridge. Chazz Palminteri ... Dave Kujan (b.