The Pelican Brief (1993)
Movie 2h 21m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 1993, The Pelican Brief is a crime, drama and thriller movie. It is directed by Alan J. Pakula. The cast includes Nicholas Woodeson, John Lithgow and Tony Goldwyn. The running time is 2h 21m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
57Tonight Score A classic.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Alan J. PakulaDirector
- Nicholas Woodesonas Stump
- John Lithgowas Smith Keen
- Tony Goldwynas Fletcher Coal
- Julia Robertsas Darby Shaw
- Denzel Washingtonas Gray Grantham
- John Heardas Gavin Vereek
- William Athertonas Bob Gminski
- Anthony Healdas Marty Velmano
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Questions about The Pelican Brief
- What genre is The Pelican Brief?
- The Pelican Brief is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Pelican Brief?
- Nicholas Woodeson, John Lithgow, Tony Goldwyn, Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Pelican Brief?
- Alan J. Pakula directed The Pelican Brief.
- How long is The Pelican Brief?
- The Pelican Brief runs for 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- Is The Pelican Brief worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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