The Firm (1993)

Power can be murder to resist.

The Firm (1993) poster

Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...

Director: Sydney Pollack
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 154 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dave Grusin
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing: William Steinkamp, Fredric Steinkamp
Production: Mirage Enterprises, Paramount Pictures, Davis Entertainment, Scott Rudin Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $42M
Box Office: $270M
Original Language: en

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal

Keywords

blackmail, married couple, fbi, cayman islands, memphis, tennessee, mafia, lawyer, death, law firm, paranoid, bar exam, marital tensions, legal thriller, secrets, tense

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Firm about?
Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...
Who directed The Firm?
The Firm was directed by Sydney Pollack.
Who stars in The Firm?
The Firm stars Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook, Terry Kinney, Wilford Brimley.
How long is The Firm?
The Firm has a runtime of 2h 34m (154 minutes).
What genre is The Firm?
The Firm is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Firm?
The Firm had a budget of $42M.
How much did The Firm gross?
The Firm grossed $270M worldwide.
Where was The Firm produced?
The Firm was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Firm?
The themes of The Firm include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.