The Pelican Brief

Name: The Pelican Brief
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1993
Duration: 2 h 21 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard, Tony Goldwyn

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.

19932h 21m6.6(1,798 votes)

ThrillerCrimeDrama

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.

The Pelican Brief (1993) is a thriller, crime, and drama film directed by Alan J. Pakula. It stars Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, and Sam Shepard. The film runs for 2 hours 21 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,798 votes.

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Director

Alan J. Pakula

Cast

Julia Roberts

Darby Shaw

Denzel Washington

Gray Grantham

Sam Shepard

Thomas Callahan

John Heard

Gavin Vereek

Tony Goldwyn

Fletcher Coal

James B. Sikking

Denton Voyles

William Atherton

Bob Gminski

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Who stars in The Pelican Brief?

The Pelican Brief stars Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, and John Heard, and was directed by Alan J. Pakula.

How long is The Pelican Brief?

The Pelican Brief has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes.

When did The Pelican Brief come out?

The Pelican Brief was released in 1993.

What genre is The Pelican Brief?

The Pelican Brief is a thriller, crime, and drama film.

Is The Pelican Brief worth watching?

The Pelican Brief holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.