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The Pelican Brief

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.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Pelican Brief
  • Genres: Thriller
  • Release Date: 1993-09-17
  • Runtime: 141 minutes
  • Rating: 6.59/10 (1652 votes)
  • Budget: $45,000,000
  • Revenue: $195,268,056
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.7944
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

as Darby Shaw

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

as Gray Grantham

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

as Thomas Callahan

John Heard

John Heard

as Gavin Vereek

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

as Fletcher Coal

James B. Sikking

James B. Sikking

as Denton Voyles

William Atherton

William Atherton

as Bob Gminski

Robert Culp

Robert Culp

as The President

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

as Khamel

Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

as Justice Rosenberg

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Trailers & Clips

The Pelican Brief (1993) [4K] [FTD-1426]

The Pelican Brief (1993) ORIGINAL TRAILER

The Pelican Brief - Original Theatrical Trailer

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Keywords

judgeprofessormission of murdersupreme courtlegal thrillerdramaticsuspenseful

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pelican Brief?

The Pelican Brief is a Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1993-09-17.

Who are the main actors in The Pelican Brief?

The main cast includes Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard, Tony Goldwyn, .

Where can I watch The Pelican Brief online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Pelican Brief is available.

Is The Pelican Brief based on a true story?

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.

What is the IMDb rating of The Pelican Brief?

The Pelican Brief has an IMDb rating of 6.59/10 based on 1652 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Pelican Brief?

The movie had a production budget of $45,000,000 and earned $195,268,056 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Pelican Brief?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Pelican Brief filmed?

The Pelican Brief was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Pelican Brief?

The total runtime of The Pelican Brief is 141 minutes.

Is The Pelican Brief suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Pelican Brief?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Pelican Brief.

Does The Pelican Brief have a post-credit scene?

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