The movie No Way Out (1987) is a witty and gripping thriller starring Kevin Costner as Tom Farrell, a young and ambitious U.S. Navy officer. His life changes forever when he becomes romantically involved with Susan Attwell (Sean Young), unaware that she is the mistress of his superior, Secretary of Defense David Bryce (Gene Hackman). When Susan dies under mysterious circumstances, Farrell finds himself at the center of her murder investigation, which quickly turns into a deadly game of lies and betrayal. He soon realizes that he himself becomes the prime suspect and is forced to fight not only for his honor, but also for his life. As he tries to uncover the true killer and clear his name, Farrell encounters corruption and political intrigue at the highest levels. "No Way Out" is a fast-paced and suspenseful movie filled with unexpected plot twists and dramatic moments that keeps the viewer in constant suspense until the very finale.