No Way Out
“Is it a question... or an answer?”
Synopsis
Two hoodlum brothers are brought into hospital for gunshot wounds, and when one dies, the other accuses their Black doctor of murder.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
No Way Out (Masters of Cinema) New & Exclusive TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-20
Top Cast
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Richard Widmark
Ray Biddle
Linda Darnell
Edie Johnson
Sidney Poitier
Luther Brooks
Stephen McNally
Dan Wharton
Mildred Joanne Smith
Cora Brooks
Harry Bellaver
George Biddle
Stanley Ridges
Sam Moreland
Dots Johnson
Lefty Jones
Robert Adler
Louie (uncredited)
Ernest Anderson
School Teacher (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
Woman (uncredited)
Eleanor Audley
Wife (uncredited)
Polly Bailey
Woman (uncredited)
Betsy Blair
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Eileen Boyer
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Orderly (uncredited)
Ken Christy
Ed Kowlaski (uncredited)
Charles J. Conrad
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lesser Samuels, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- No Way Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Lesser Samuels, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Alfred Newman
Milton Krasner
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
Lesser Samuels
Writer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Writer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Barbara McLean
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Travilla
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Way Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is No Way Out about?
Two hoodlum brothers are brought into hospital for gunshot wounds, and when one dies, the other accuses their Black doctor of murder.
Who directed No Way Out?
No Way Out was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in No Way Out?
The principal cast of No Way Out includes Richard Widmark, Linda Darnell, Sidney Poitier, Stephen McNally, Mildred Joanne Smith.
When was No Way Out released and how long is it?
No Way Out was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did No Way Out make at the box office?
No Way Out grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for No Way Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Way Out was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Way Out?
No Way Out holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).