The Pelican Brief 1993
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SplatA 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Darby Shaw
as Gray Grantham
as Thomas Callahan
as Gavin Vereek
as Fletcher Coal
as Denton Voyles
as Bob Gminski
as The President
as Khamel
as Justice Rosenberg
Director:
Writer:
Alan J. Pakula, John Grisham
Stars:
Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard, Tony Goldwyn, James B. Sikking, William Atherton, Robert Culp, Stanley Tucci, Hume Cronyn,
Genres:
Thriller,Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1993 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
141 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Pelican Brief
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
AJP
JG
Cast
as Darby Shaw
as Gray Grantham
as Thomas Callahan
as Gavin Vereek
as Fletcher Coal
as Denton Voyles
as Bob Gminski
as The President
as Khamel
as Justice Rosenberg
as Smith Keen
as Marty Velmano
as Stump
as Edwin Sneller
as Matthew Barr
as Alice Stark
as Curtis Morgan
as Eric East
as Rupert
as Sarge
as K.O. Lewis
as Song and Dance Man from Bar
as Managing Editor
as Sara Ann Morgan
as Edward Linney
as Justice Jensen
as Rosenberg's Nurse
as Edwin Newman
as Federal Clerk
as Washington Herald Journalist
as News Desk Reporter
as Senior Washington Herald Editor
as Senior Washington Herald Editor
as Senior Washington Herald Editor
as Cop in Cowboy Boots
as New Orleans Policewoman
as Lieutenant Olsen
as Hooten
as CIA Agent in Hotel Room
as CIA Agent in Hotel Room
as Magee Hickey
as Clerk at Sheraton Hotel
as Gavin Verheek's Wife
as Reporter at National Cathedral
as University Registrar
as University Placement Clerk
as Male University Student
as Female University Student
as Laura Kass
as Parklane Receptionist
as Parklane Administrator
as Parklane Security Officer
as White & Blazevich Attorney
as White & Blazevich Security Guard
as White & Blazevich Receptionist
as White & Blazevich Security
as Sara Ann Morgan's Father
as Safe Deposit Teller
as Female Pursuer with Gun
as Male Pursuer with Gun
as Tulane Law Student
as Tulane Law Student
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Eyewitness (uncredited)
as Mardi Gras Party Patron (uncredited)
as French Quarter Prostitute (uncredited)
as Man Partying in Quarter (uncredited)
as Office Worker (uncredited)
as Runner (voice,uncredited)
as Laura Kass
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