The Pelican Brief
📖 Synopsis
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Two Supreme Court Justices have been assassinated. One lone law student has stumbled upon the truth. An investigative journalist wants her story. Everybody else wants her dead.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Julia RobertsDarby Shaw
Denzel WashingtonGray Grantham
Sam ShepardThomas Callahan
John HeardGavin Vereek
Tony GoldwynFletcher Coal
James B. SikkingDenton Voyles
William AthertonBob Gminski
Robert CulpThe President
Stanley TucciKhamel
Hume CronynJustice Rosenberg🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pelican Brief about?
- A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
- Who directed The Pelican Brief?
- The Pelican Brief was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
- When was The Pelican Brief released?
- The Pelican Brief was released on September 17, 1993.
- How long is The Pelican Brief?
- The Pelican Brief has a runtime of 2h 21m.
- Where can I track The Pelican Brief?
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