The Pelican Brief
Movie
1993
PG-13
2 HOURS 21 MINS
Thriller
A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger.
Cast & Crew
Julia Roberts Darby Shaw
Denzel Washington Gray Grantham
Sam Shepard Thomas Callahan
John Heard Gavin Vereek
Tony Goldwyn Fletcher Coal
James B. Sikking FBI Director Denton Voyles
William Atherton Bob Gminski
Robert Culp President
Stanley Tucci Khamel
Hume Cronyn Justice Rosenberg
John Lithgow Smith Keen
Anthony Heald Marty Velmano
Cynthia Nixon Alice Stark
Jake Weber Curtis Morgan/Garcia
Alan J. Pakula Director
Alan J. Pakula Writer
Alan J. Pakula Producer
Pieter Jan Brugge Producer
Stephen Goldblatt Cinematography
Tom Rolf Film Editing
Trudy Ship Film Editing
James Horner Original Music
Philip Rosenberg Production Design
Robert Guerra Art Director
Lisa Fischer Set Decoration
Rick Simpson Set Decoration
Albert Wolsky Costume Design
Alixe Gordin Casting
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Wednesday, December 31
Reporter (Denzel Washington) helps law student (Julia Roberts) unravel government cover-up.
Wednesday, December 31
Reporter (Denzel Washington) helps law student (Julia Roberts) unravel government cover-up.
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