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1992
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Jun 30, 1993 · Roger Ebert praises the cast and the director of this thriller based on John Grisham's novel, but criticizes the confusing plot and the lack of clarity. He compares the film to a World War II action movie with law firms as the enemy.
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Our review: Parents say ( 1 ): Kids say ( 9 ): Like all good dime-store thrillers, The Firm keeps you guessing and moves the plot along quickly through its many twists and turns. Still, that's not enough to make up for the indulgent length (2 1/2 hours) and one-dimensional characters.
- Gene Hackman, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tom Cruise
- Sydney Pollack
- Paramount Pictures
76% Tomatometer 59 Reviews 64% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings A young lawyer joins a small but prestigious law firm only to find out that most of their clients are on the wrong side of the law.
- (1.6K)
- Sydney Pollack
- R
- Tom Cruise
Jun 30, 1993 · The Firm: Directed by Sydney Pollack. With Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook. A young lawyer joins a prestigious law firm only to discover that it has a sinister dark side.
- (143K)
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Sydney Pollack
- 1993-06-30
Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Holly Hunter and Hal Holbrook all give strong performances, with Hunter fully deserving her Oscar nomination. The pacing is good despite the film's length (well over 2 1/2 hrs.) and there's seldom a dull moment. Especially gripping is the supercharged climax.
Jun 30, 1993 · The Firm is an intense thriller with top notch acting and an intriguing plot. Tom Cruise gives a classic role along with a talented supporting cast in this movie based on a John Grisham novel. Read More
Budget. $42 million. Box office. $270.2 million [1] The Firm is a 1993 American legal thriller film directed by Sydney Pollack, and starring Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Holly Hunter, Hal Holbrook, David Strathairn and Gary Busey. The film is based on the 1991 novel of the same name by author John Grisham.
