The Devil's Advocate (1997)
The newest attorney at the world's most powerful law firm has never lost a case. But he's about to lose his soul.
Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
Director: Taylor Hackford
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 144 min
Release Date: October 17, 1997
Cast
- Keanu Reeves - Kevin Lomax
- Al Pacino - John Milton
- Charlize Theron - Mary Ann Lomax
- Jeffrey Jones - Eddie Barzoon
- Judith Ivey - Mrs. Lomax
- Connie Nielsen - Christabella
- Craig T. Nelson - Alexander Cullen
- Tamara Tunie - Jackie Heath
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson - Leamon Heath
- Debra Monk - Pam Garrety
Screenplay
- Andrew Neiderman (Novel)
- Tony Gilroy (Screenplay)
- Jonathan Lemkin (Screenplay)
Music: James Newton Howard
Cinematography: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Editing: Mark Warner
Production: Monarchy Enterprises B.V., Regency Enterprises, Kopelson Entertainment, New Regency Pictures, Taurus Film, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, English, Español
Budget: $57M
Box Office: $153M
Original Language: en
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Burning Passion and Desire, Keen Interest and Obsession
Keywords
child abuse, southern usa, marriage crisis, obsession, bible, seduction, hallucination, devil's son, ambition, pact with the devil, crooked lawyer, satan, evil spirit, lust, courtroom
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil's Advocate about?
- Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
- Who directed The Devil's Advocate?
- The Devil's Advocate was directed by Taylor Hackford.
- Who stars in The Devil's Advocate?
- The Devil's Advocate stars Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Judith Ivey, Connie Nielsen.
- How long is The Devil's Advocate?
- The Devil's Advocate has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil's Advocate?
- The Devil's Advocate is a Horror, Drama, Mystery film.
- What is the budget of The Devil's Advocate?
- The Devil's Advocate had a budget of $57M.
- How much did The Devil's Advocate gross?
- The Devil's Advocate grossed $153M worldwide.
- Where was The Devil's Advocate produced?
- The Devil's Advocate was produced in Germany, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Devil's Advocate?
- The themes of The Devil's Advocate include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Burning Passion and Desire, Keen Interest and Obsession.