The Pelican Brief: Directed by Alan J. Pakula. With Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard. A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger.

Darby contacts Grantham and mentions the Pelican brief. She explains what the brief is and how her boyfriend gave it to the FBI and that he's since been murdered.

The Pelican Brief (1993) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

The Pelican Brief (1992) is a novel written by American author John Grisham. The book was adapted for the screen by American film maker Alan J. Pakula, who also directed the movie.

In short, "The Pelican Brief" is a lifeless film directed by an once big name director, far away from his glory days, that feels more like a Julia Roberts' vehicle than an exciting political thriller.

John Grisham typically signs over the rights to his books and does not participate in film production decisions. For "The Pelican Brief," he campaigned to get Julia Roberts the role of …

John Grisham typically signs over the rights to his books and does not participate in film production decisions. For "The Pelican Brief," he campaigned to get Julia Roberts the role of …

Il rapporto Pelican: Regia di Alan J. Pakula. Con Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard. Una studentessa di legge scopre una cospirazione, mettendo se stessa …

Based on John Grisham's book of the same name, this movie is about the murder of 2 Supreme Court justices, and how a law student gets embroiled in the conspiracy.

Based on John Grisham's book of the same name, this movie is about the murder of 2 Supreme Court justices, and how a law student gets embroiled in the conspiracy.