The Pelican Brief

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.

⭐ 6.6 /10 1,733 votes

September 17, 1993 2h 21m Released

Thriller Crime Drama

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Alan J. Pakula
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Alan J. Pakula, John Grisham
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Warner Bros. Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.6/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $45,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Robert Culp

The President

Stanley Tucci

Khamel

Hume Cronyn

Justice Rosenberg

John Lithgow

Smith Keen

Anthony Heald

Marty Velmano

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pelican Brief released?

The Pelican Brief was released on September 17, 1993.

How long is The Pelican Brief?

The runtime of The Pelican Brief is 2h 21m.

What genre is The Pelican Brief?

The Pelican Brief is a Thriller, Crime, Drama movie.

What is the rating of The Pelican Brief?

The Pelican Brief has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

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Who directed The Pelican Brief?

The Pelican Brief was directed by Alan J. Pakula.

Who stars in The Pelican Brief?

The main cast of The Pelican Brief includes Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard.

What language is The Pelican Brief in?

The Pelican Brief is originally in English.