The Pelican Brief

In Alan J. Pakula’s taut political thriller, a law student's incisive analysis of the assassinations of two Supreme Court justices plunges her into a perilous game of cat and mouse. Penned by Eric Schiffer and Joel Silberg, the screenplay crafts a narrative where truth and conspiracy blur, forcing the student to navigate a treacherous landscape of power brokers and assassins. With a relentless pace and a keen eye for detail, Pakula weaves a tale that critiques the American judicial system while keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.