MovieChat Forums > The Big Clock (1948) Discussion > No Way Out (1987) vs. The Big Clock (194...

No Way Out (1987) vs. The Big Clock (1948)

posted 21 years ago by H_Kivel
36 replies | jump to latest

As I watched "No Way Out," (1987) I was struck by the remarkable parallels between it and "The Big Clock" (1948). Sure enough, when I checked the IMdB I discovered that both movies have the same source--"The Big Clock," a novel by Kenneth Fearing. The Kenneth Fearing novel appears in the writing credits for both "The Big Clock" (1948) and "No Way Out" (1987).

Has anyone else noticed the similarities between these two movies? Care to discuss the similiarities and/or differences? For fans of "The Big Clock" (1948), I recommend "No Way Out" (1987).

[–] TennesseeTarheel 13 years ago

Yep. I watched the two a couple weeks apart. I coul predict what was going to happen. Pretty weird.

[–] 13 years ago

[deleted]

[–] 13 years ago

[deleted]

[–] geoffzman04 11 years ago

these 2 films should not be compared as one is a brilliant complete film as entertainment and the other is a cheap attempt without merit.

[–] mamalv 10 years ago

I have seen both movies, with Ray Milland and Kevin Costner. I really think that THE BIG CLOCK is a much more superior movie. The tension is palatable without a lot of violence.
NO WAY OUT, from the same source is a more modern day version, not as much a film noir. I like Kevin Costner, but he is no Ray Milland. Milland always had a way of not saying a word and getting his point across.

[–] id247 8 years ago

Finally got around to watching The Big Clock and have to say I enjoyed it as much as No Way Out.

Both films a solid 9/10.

[–] jason88cubs (2487) 8 months ago

have not seen this but will have to now thanks