THE PELICAN BRIEF (1993)

When two Supreme Court Justices are assassinated, a major investigation causes a national stir. Meanwhile, a law student discovers the truth behind the murders, and an eager journalist wants the story. As the two undertake their professional banter, things turn deadly when certain people suspect the law student knows more than she should.

The cast includes: Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, John Heard, Tony Goldwyn, William Atherton, Robert Culp, and John Lithgow.

The film is based on John Grisham's novel and Alan J. Pakula wrote the screenplay.

Alan J. Pakula's other directing credits include "All the Presidents Men" and "Sophie's Choice."

The Pelican Brief Review

Promotional Line: "Courage now, truth always...."