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1993 · Movie · 2h 21m

The Pelican Brief

CriticsCritics: 54
AudienceAudience: 6.6

After two Supreme Court justices are murdered, a law student develops a theory connecting their deaths to powerful interests. When her research reaches dangerous people, she goes on the run and joins forces with an investigative reporter to uncover evidence while staying alive.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a dialogue-driven political thriller with conspiracy, danger, and acclaimed performances; Not for you if you prefer leaner pacing, gritty realism, or nonstop action.

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Cast

Denzel WashingtonJulia RobertsSam ShepardJohn HeardTony GoldwynJames B. SikkingWilliam AthertonRobert Culp

Director

Alan J. Pakula

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