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The Pelican Brief (1993)
Released By: Warner Home Video   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Denzel Washington, John Heard, John Lithgow, Julia Roberts, Sam Shepard, Tony Goldwyn
Published ID: 4916
UPC: 085391298922, 883929039265, 883929040025, 883929091263,
Plot: Embroiled in an affair with Thomas Callahan (Sam Shephard), her alcoholic professor, precocious 24-year-old Tulane University law student Darby Shaw (Julia Roberts) writes up an insightful theory about the recent murder of two Supreme Court justices, one of whom, Abraham Rosenberg (Hume Cronyn), served as Callahan's mentor. When Callahan shares this so-called Pelican Brief with buddy Gavin Verheek (John Heard), an FBI lawyer, the document makes its way to White House flack Fletcher Coal (Tony Goldwyn), who believes it could topple the current administration. When Callahan is murdered and the President (Robert Culp) convinces the FBI to hold off on investigating Darby's theory, the resourceful student must go into hiding, stalked by relentless assassin Khamel (Stanley Tucci). Her only hope of escaping Callahan's fate and proving her theory lies in Washington investigative reporter Gray Grantham (Denzel Washington), who's already had one confidential source back out of sharing information about the assassinations. This John Grisham adaptation is fairly faithful to the best-selling novel, but the book's interracial romance between Shaw and Grantham was left out of the script (or at least the finished product), leaving many progressive viewers annoyed at Hollywood's conservatism. Fans of HBO's Sex and the City will notice one of its future stars, Cynthia Nixon, in a small role as one of Darby's New Orleans classmates. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
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The Pelican Brief
Added 11/19/2009
I was very satisfied with the condition of this product and felt that I would be able to enjoy it for years to come.
Excellent delivery service.
Highly recommended
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Excellent movie & story
Added 11/12/2009
I have been a fan of John Grisham ever since I read his first book, "A Time To Kill". I also own every move that has been made from his books. I'm slowly but surely replacing the movies with BluRay copies. The version I purchased from Amazon is excellent. I highly recommend it. I am also a fan of Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington.

Mickey
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Great Blu-ray!
Added 10/19/2009
Warner did a very good job on this older material. The picture is clear without any dirt or dropouts. Sharpness is on a very high level, especially the close-ups show every detail like a single hair or pore. One negative point is the lack of any bonus, but what the hell... at this price!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Put me to sleep.
Added 10/13/2009
Was I the only one bored to death? Love Denzel. Love Julia. Hate this snooze fest.
0 out of 2 people found this helpful.
So this is what it looks like!
Added 10/4/2009
The Pelican Brief was released on DVD many years ago. The DVD was a bit muddy and flat, among many other faults. The new Blue-Ray is a good example of how a movie that is only so-so in quality can still be a very enjoyable view. The move to BRD didn't improve the movie, which is a mashup of All the Presidents Men and the George Bush administration. However, the presentation is very good with clear sound and clean video.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The Pelican Brief
Added 11/19/2009
I was very satisfied with the condition of this product and felt that I would be able to enjoy it for years to come.
Excellent delivery service.
Highly recommended
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Excellent movie & story
Added 11/12/2009
I have been a fan of John Grisham ever since I read his first book, "A Time To Kill". I also own every move that has been made from his books. I'm slowly but surely replacing the movies with BluRay copies. The version I purchased from Amazon is excellent. I highly recommend it. I am also a fan of Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington.

Mickey
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Great Blu-ray!
Added 10/19/2009
Warner did a very good job on this older material. The picture is clear without any dirt or dropouts. Sharpness is on a very high level, especially the close-ups show every detail like a single hair or pore. One negative point is the lack of any bonus, but what the hell... at this price!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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