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."
Originally released in 1993. The Pelican Brief is a thriller/crime film. directed by Alan J. Pakula. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, and Sam Shepard
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (1,708 votes)
Budget
$45M
Production budget
Box Office
$195.3M
4.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Julia Roberts
as Darby Shaw
Denzel Washington
as Gray Grantham
Sam Shepard
as Thomas Callahan
John Heard
as Gavin Vereek
Tony Goldwyn
as Fletcher Coal
James B. Sikking
as Denton Voyles
William Atherton
as Bob Gminski
Robert Culp
as The President
Stanley Tucci
as Khamel
Hume Cronyn
as Justice Rosenberg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $45,000,000
- Revenue
- $195,268,056
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pelican Brief about?
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.
Who directed The Pelican Brief?
The Pelican Brief was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
How long is The Pelican Brief?
The Pelican Brief has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was The Pelican Brief released?
The Pelican Brief was released on September 17, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pelican Brief?
The main cast of The Pelican Brief includes Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard, Tony Goldwyn.
Is The Pelican Brief worth watching?
The Pelican Brief has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 1,708 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.