Blow Out
A sound-man is recording at a bridge, when the tyre of a politician's car is blown out by a rifle shot. He saves a young woman from drowning in the car, and gets involved in murder and cover-up.
Cast & credits
Cast
- Jack Terry John Travolta
- Sally Badina Nancy Allen
- Burke John Lithgow
- Manny Karp Dennis Franz
- Detective Mackey John Aquino
- Sam Peter Boyden
- Frank Donahue Curt May
- Lawrence Henry John Mcmartin
- hooker Deborah Everton
- detective at hospital J. Patrick Mcnamara
- co-ed lover Amanda Cleveland
- co-ed lover Roger Wilson
- Sue Lori-Nan Engler
- dancing co-ed Cindy Manion
- dancing co-ed Missy O'shea
- ecstatic co-ed Marcy Bigelman
- studious co-ed Ann Kelly
- campus guard Dean Bennett
- maniac John Coppolino Jr
- mixer Archie Lang
- anchorman Dave Roberts
- anchorwoman Claire Carter
- Jack Manners Maurice Copeland
- Governor George McRyan John Hoffmeister
- boy lover David De Felice
- girl lover Barbara Sigel
- policeman at hospital Thomas McCarthy
- policeman at hospital Reginald M. Wallace
- hospital administrator Robert L. Penrose
- doctor Larry Woody
- TV newscaster Dick Mcgarvin
- newsdealer Michael Borghese
- receptionist Rossana Fichera
- film lab man James Jeter
- Freddie Corso Luddy Tramontana
- cop in car Sid Doherty
- mobster Milt Fields
- Kennedy, corrupt captain Bud Seese
- Mary Robert, 1st murder victim Maureen Sullivan
- cop at Karp's office Brian Corrigan
- screamer Elaine Filoon
- screamer Robin Sherwood
- sailor Tim Choate
- sailor's friend B.J. Cyrus
- sailor's friend Dave De Angelis
- sailor's friend Thomas Finn
- sailor's friend Tony Devon
- ambulance attendant Henry Cohen
- ambulance attendant Bernie Rachelle
- security guard William Tarman
- hawker Michael Tearson
Credits
Direction
- Directed by Brian De Palma
- 2nd Unit Director John Fox
- Assistant Director (1st) Joe Napolitano
- Assistant Director (2nd) Lewis Gould
- Script Supervisor Hannah Scheel
Production
- Production Company Viscount Associates
- Production Company Cinema 77
- Production Company Geria Film
- Production Company Inc. Filmways Pictures
- Executive Producer Fred Caruso
- Produced by George Litto
- Studio Manager George Hill
- Production Manager Fred Caruso
- Production Office Co-ordinator Shari Leibowitz
- Auditor Victor T. Salant
- Assistant Auditor Carin Grönhagen
- Location Manager Ted Kurdyla
- Location Co-ordinator Robert Rothbard
- Production Consultant Bob Lemond
- Production Consultant Lois Zetter
- Special Production Assistant Clayton Townsend
- Assistant to Miss Allen Debbie Brenner
- Assistant to Mr De Palma Gary Hill
- Assistant to Mr Litto Gail Kearns
- Assistant to Mr Litto Linda Lee
- Assistant to Mr Travolta Joan Edwards
- Production Secretary Susan Bartholomew
Casting
- Casting by Lynn Stalmaster & Associates
- Bits and Extras Inc. Joy Todd
- Bits and Extras Joanna Oberman
- Casting Associate Lisa Freiberger
Writing
- Written by Brian De Palma
Photography
- Director of Photography Vilmos Zsigmond
- [Additional Photography] László Kovács
- [Underwater Camera] Rexford Metz
- Camera Operator Jan Kiesser
- Assistant Cameraman Michael Gershman
- 2nd Assistant Cameraman Michael Green
- 2nd Assistant Cameraman Ken Nishino
- Gaffer Richard Martens
- Rig Electrician Larry Whitehead
- [Gaffer's] Best Boy John Kirk
- Key Grip Dicky Deats
- Grip Best Boy Jim Dyer
- Dolly Grip Gary Parker
Stills
- Still Photographer Louis Goldman
Special Effects
- Blue Screen Composites Van Der Veer Photo Company
- Process Co-ordination Bill Hansard
- Process Co-ordination Don Hansard
- Special Effects Foreman Calvin J. Acord
Editing
- Edited by Paul Hirsch
- Assistant Editor Gina Roose
- Apprentice Editor Mark Rathaus
- Apprentice Editor Lisa J. Levine
Design
- Production Designer Paul Sylbert
- Set Designer Jeannine C. Oppewall
- Set Decorator Bruce Weintraub
- Scenic Chargeman Tom Bartholomew
- Scenic Chargeman Christopher Sylbert
- Property Master Erik Nelson
- Prop Man Mark Hollingsworth
- Lead Man Daniel L. May
- Drapery Man Irwin 'Eppy' Epstein
- Construction Co-ordinator Joe Acord
- Construction Foreman Jim Mcgee
- Set Painter Moe Larson
Costumes
- Costumes Designed by Vicki Sanchez
- Nancy Allen's Costumes Designed by Ann Roth
- Key Costumer Sandy Berke
- Costumer Laurie Riley
- Wardrobe Assistant Claudia Everett
- Wardrobe Assistant Elizabeth Wasielewsky
Make-up
- Make-up Artist Leo Lotito
- Make-up Artist for Nancy Allen Joe Cranzano
- Hair Stylist for Nancy Allen Lyndell Quiyou
- Hair Styles Vivian Mcateer
Titles
- Main Title/End Credits Des/Produced by R/Greenberg Associates
Film processing
- Opticals The Optical House
Music
- Music by Pino Donaggio
- [Music] Conducted by Natale Massara
- Music Co-ordinator Jacquie Litto
- Music Editor Robert Q. Lovett
Sound
- Music Recording Engineer Tom Jung
- Sound Mixer Jim Tanenbaum
- Boom Operator Rimas Tumasonis
- Re-recording Supervisor Dick J. Vorisek
- Re-recording Supervisor Trans/Audio
- Supervising Sound Editor Dan Sable
- Sound Editor Michael Moyse
- Looping Editor Lowell Mate
- Negative Cutter Donah Bassett
- Sound Effects Hastings Sound Editorial
Stunts
- Stunt Co-ordinator Carey Loftin
- John Travolta's Stunt Double Rick Avery
Consultant
- Technical Consultant John Fox
- Transportation Co-ordinator Mickey Mcateer
- Dialogue Coach Ramona Lenny
Publicity
- Unit Publicist Tom Miller