The Usual Suspects

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The Usual Suspects is a crime thriller film released in 1995, directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie. The movie follows the story of Roger "Verbal" Kint, a small-time con man, who is one of only two survivors of a massacre and fire on a ship docked in San Pedro Bay. The plot unfolds through Verbal's interrogation by U.S. Customs Agent Dave Kujan, who seeks to unravel the mystery behind the tragic events. As the story unfolds, it involves a group of five criminals brought together by circumstance, including Dean Keaton, Michael McManus, Fred Fenster, Todd Hockney, and Verbal Kint. The film's non-linear narrative is punctuated by flashbacks, revealing the group's involvement in various heists and their eventual entanglement with the enigmatic Keyser Söze, a legendary Turkish crime lord. The movie's iconic twist, which reveals Verbal Kint as Keyser Söze, is a masterclass in storytelling, leaving viewers questioning what is real and what is fabricated. This twist not only surprises but also underscores the theme of deception and manipulation, making The Usual Suspects a classic in the genre of crime thrillers.