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The Pelican Brief (1993)
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Cast: Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard
Runtime141 min
Rating12
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Pelican Brief (1993) directed by Alan J. Pakula was generally well-received by critics, who praised the film's suspenseful plot and strong performances. The thriller received several award nominations, including two Oscars. Audiences also responded positively to the film, with an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 74% indicating that the majority of viewers enjoyed the movie.
About
The Pelican Brief is a 1993 American legal thriller film based on the 1992 novel by John Grisham. Directed by Alan J. Pakula, the film stars Julia Roberts in the role of young law student Darby Shaw and Denzel Washington as Washington Herald reporter Gray Grantham. The film, which features music composed by James Horner, was the last film that featured Pakula as both writer and director before his death in 1998.
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