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The American Wave: Brian De Palma's Blow Out

on BBC Two England

Continuing a season of outstanding films from key directors of the 70s starring John Travolta, Nancy Allen and John Lithgow.

One night, movie sound man Jack Terry accidentally records a car crash in which a leading politician is killed. But his own death may soon follow when he discovers that the crash was no accident. There on Jack's tape is the chilling, unmistakable sound of a high-powered gunshot....
This tough and stylish thriller mixes bravura set pieces, high tension and very black humour - all De Palma trademarks.

(First showing on British television)
(Films: page 26)

Contributors

Screenwriter/Director:
Brian de Palma
Producer:
George Litto
Jack Terry:
John Travolta
Sally Badina:
Nancy Allen
Burke:
John Lithgow
Manny Karp:
Dennis Franz
Detective Mackey:
John Aquino
Sam:
Peter Boyden
Donahue:
Curt May
Lawrence Henry:
John McMartin
Hooker:
Deborah Everton

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