The Pelican Brief (1993)

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Law student Darby Shaw (Julia Roberts) stumbles upon an incriminating secret that lays the blame for the assassination of two Supreme Court justices right at the door of the White House. When her professor/lover hands her brief to the FBI, Shaw discovers that somebody wants her silenced at any cost. The only person she can turn to is political investigative journalist Gray Grantham (Denzel Washington), but can they reveal the truth when the most powerful man in the country wants them dead?

Director Alan J. Pakula is no stranger to thrillers, and shows his talent admirably here. Strong performances from the leads, without the unnecessary distraction of romance, carry the pacy and complex plot, along with a stellar supporting cast including Sam Shepard, John Heard, John Lithgow and Stanley Tucci.

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The Pelican Brief is a Film programme that first aired in 1993 and has been rated 12.

The Pelican Brief is a 4 star programme.

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