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The Pelican Brief
Why this pick
Matches The Firm’s polished 1990s legal-thriller momentum: an ordinary professional is pulled into a lethal institutional conspiracy and must stay sharp while trust collapses.
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MOVIE1993 2h 34m USA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Tom Cruise
Mitch McDeere
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Abby McDeere
Gene Hackman
Avery Tolar
Ed Harris
Wayne Tarrance
Jerry Hardin
Royce McKnight
Terry Kinney
Lamar Quinn
Margo Martindale
Nina Huff
Joe Viterelli
Joey Morolto