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The Pelican Brief (1993) Movie vs Book
Film · 1993 · Directed by Alan J. Pakula · Starring Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard
The Pelican Brief (1993) Movie: Cast and Details
A law student writes a theory about two murders, and soon finds she is a target.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt keeps the plot's main line, with a shorter and more streamlined storyline.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the full conspiracy. The film is a tight thriller.
What the book gives you
The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
A page-turner you can read in a couple of evenings. It was also adapted into a film.
Who will like it: Readers who like legal thrillers with a chase.