Susan Atwell — No Way Out Character Profile

About Susan Atwell

A woman caught in a passionate affair with both Tom Farrell and Secretary Brice. Her death serves as the catalyst for the central murder investigation and spy conspiracy.

Character Facts

Played by

Sean Young

Appears in

No Way Out (1987)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Susan Atwell — Romantic Lovers — Lt. Cmdr. Tom Farrell (Kevin Costner)

  Passionate romantic partners whose affair drives the central conflict.

• Susan Atwell — Romantic Mistress — Defense Secretary David Brice (Gene Hackman)

  Secret romantic involvement that triggers the murder investigation.

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• Defense Secretary David Brice (Gene Hackman)
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• Boat Renter (Dennis Burkley)
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• Bellboy (Matthew Barry)
• Technician (Gregory Avellone)
• Schiller (Michael Shillo)
• Lt. John Chadway (John D'Aquino)
• Assassin (Chris D.)
• Cup Breaker (Nicholas Worth)
• Ensign Fox (Leo Geter)