The Pelican Brief

The Pelican Brief

By Alan J. Pakula

  • Genre: Thriller
  • Release Date: 1993-12-17
  • Advisory Rating: 12
  • Runtime: 2h 21min
  • Director: Alan J. Pakula
  • Production Company: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: GBP 7.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: GBP 3.49
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(Academy Award-winner Julia Roberts - "Ocean's Eleven," "Erin Brockovich") who finds herself embroiled in a terrifying web of intrigue extending to the highest levels of government after she writes a speculative legal brief exposing the illegal activities of a powerful oil magnate. When those close to her are killed by assassins, the young woman embarks on a desperate flight with a Washington, D.C., investigative reporter (Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner Denzel Washington -- "Training Day," "Malcolm X") her only confidant and ally. Co-starring Academy Award-nominee Sam Shepard ("The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," "The Right Stuff") and Tony Goldwyn ("The Last Samurai," "Ghost"). With Emmy and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow ("The World According to Garp," TV's "3rd Rock from the Sun"). Directed by Alan J. Pakula ("Sophie's Choice," "All the President's Men"). "Superb! Fantastic suspense! A major thriller! Fast and exciting" (WNBC-TV). "An exhilarating, breathless, first-class thriller" (CBS-TV). "Perfect casting and stellar work by writer-producer-director Alan Pakula" (Variety).

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  • Love it

    5
    By ken22
    What could be better Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington great acting, great screenplay, fantastic directing. Just an all round 5 star film
  • The Pelican Brief

    5
    By TEAMDXB
    Great book,good film.Cracking Story with 2 wonderful lead actors.DXB

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