The Pelican Brief (1993)

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.

The Pelican Brief (1993) poster

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.

Director: Alan J. Pakula
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 141 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: James Horner
Cinematography: Stephen Goldblatt
Editing: Tom Rolf, Trudy Ship
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $45M
Box Office: $195M
Original Language: en

Themes

Twisted Psychological Thriller, Courtroom Drama

Keywords

judge, professor, mission of murder, supreme court, legal thriller, dramatic, suspenseful

Trailer

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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.
Who stars in The Pelican Brief?
The Pelican Brief stars Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard, Tony Goldwyn, James B. Sikking.
How long is The Pelican Brief?
The Pelican Brief has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
What genre is The Pelican Brief?
The Pelican Brief is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Pelican Brief?
The Pelican Brief had a budget of $45M.
How much did The Pelican Brief gross?
The Pelican Brief grossed $195M worldwide.
Where was The Pelican Brief produced?
The Pelican Brief was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Pelican Brief?
The themes of The Pelican Brief include: Twisted Psychological Thriller, Courtroom Drama.