The Pelican Brief
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Actors: Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard
PlotA young law student uncovers a conspiracy behind the assassination of two Supreme Court justices. Her research reveals that the motive behind the killings is linked to a recent court ruling that could benefit a powerful oil tycoon. When she drafts a detailed document outlining her theory, known as "the brief," it catches the attention of various powerful entities who now see her as a threat. Fearful for her life, she reaches out to an investigative reporter for help. Together, they delve deeper into a dangerous web of politics, power, and corruption.
As the student and the reporter work together to expose the truth, they become targets of relentless attempts to silence them. Their investigation leads them into the murky depths of government and corporate intrigue, uncovering a complex scheme that puts their lives at imminent risk. The alliance between the young law student's sharp legal mind and the reporter's investigative tenacity becomes their only weapon against the powerful adversaries arrayed against them. Their journey is fraught with danger as they navigate through the shadows, seeking to bring the truth to light while evading the deadly consequences of their discoveries.
Writers: John Grisham, Alan J. Pakula
Release Date: 17 Dec 1993
Runtime: 141 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
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