No Way Out (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1950, No Way Out is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 106 minutes. “Is it a question... or an answer?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Robbers Ray Biddle and his brother are shot and taken to the local hospital. There, the two are treated by Dr. Brooks, the hospital's only black doctor. The brothers assault Brooks with racist slurs. And, when his brother ends up dying on the operating table, Ray accuses the doctor of murdering him. Blind with rage, Ray works to turn the white community of the city against Brooks, who finds an unlikely ally in the dead man's widow, Edie.
Who’s in it. No Way Out stars Linda Darnell as Edie Johnson - Mrs. John Biddle, Richard Widmark as Ray Biddle, Stephen McNally as Dr. Dan Wharton and Sidney Poitier as Dr. Luther Brooks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, No Way Out has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Way Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Way Out tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Way Out (1950)?
- In US, No Way Out is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is No Way Out worth watching?
- No Way Out holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in No Way Out?
- No Way Out stars Linda Darnell, Richard Widmark, Stephen McNally, Sidney Poitier and Mildred Joanne Smith.
- When was No Way Out released?
- No Way Out was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.