#99 - "No Way Out" (1987) with JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast

80s Flick Flashback

This rollercoaster ride of espionage and intrigue is like a maze where secrets are hidden, loyalties are deceitful, and nothing is quite what it seems. But this 80s flick isn't just your run-of-the-mill thriller; it's a mind-bending carnival ride of suspense. A Navy officer's clandestine affair takes a treacherous turn when he becomes a pawn in a high-stakes conspiracy within the Pentagon. As the plot thickens he finds himself in a race against time, desperately untangling a complex web of lies while facing the imminent threat of exposure and danger. With unexpected twists, the movie kept audiences on the edge of their seats, guessing who was playing whom until the grand finale.

So travel with us to our nation’s capitol, check your security clearance, and be sure to throw away any undeveloped Polaroid negatives as Tim Williams and guest co-host, JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast, discuss “No Way Out” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.

Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

• During the State Dinner that Farrell and Susan attended, a Maori group performed a war dance. The director, Roger Donaldson, included this reference as a tribute to his home country of New Zealand.
• This was the final cinematography work by John Alcott. Within days of completing the film, Alcott went to France for vacation and died. He was 52 years old. The film is dedicated to his memory.
• It was not known at the time of the movie’s release that there existed a group of Russian sleeper agents who had been staying in the United States for many years, without anyone suspecting them. These agents had children, coworkers, friends, and neighbors who were all unaware of their true identities. In 2010, some of these "illegals" were arrested and later sent back to Russia in exchange for some Americans held in Russia.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes

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