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The Pelican Brief (1993)

A 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.

Released Sept. 17, 1993 141 min 14+

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

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Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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6.6
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Runtime: 141 min.
Released: Sept. 17, 1993
Status: Released
Budget: $45,000,000
Revenue: $195,268,056
Certification: PG-13
Parental Guide: 14+ cc

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