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The Firm (1993)

โ€œPower can be murder to resist.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 2,419 votes 2h 34m r ThrillerDramaMystery

#59 of 97 films from 1993 #977 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Sydney Pollack ยท Written by Robert Towne, John Grisham, David Rayfiel, David Rabe

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Overview

Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...

Cast

Tom Cruiseas Mitch McDeere
Jeanne Tripplehornas Abby McDeere
Gene Hackmanas Avery Tolar
Hal Holbrookas Oliver Lambert
Terry Kinneyas Lamar Quinn
Wilford Brimleyas William Devasher
Ed Harrisas Wayne Tarrance
Holly Hunteras Tammy Hemphill
Karina Lombardas Young Woman on the Beach
David Strathairnas Ray McDeere
Gary Buseyas Eddie Lomax
Steven Hillas F. Denton Voyles
Tobin Bellas The Nordic Man
Barbara Garrickas Kay Quinn

Facts

Release dateJune 30, 1993
Runtime154 min (2h 34m) โ€” longer as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$42,000,000
Box office$270,248,367 (6.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0106918

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Questions

How long is The Firm?
The Firm runs 154 minutes (2h 34m), which is long for a thriller โ€” plan for it.
Is The Firm worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 2,419 votes, which places it #59 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 40%) and #977 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Firm?
The Firm was directed by Sydney Pollack. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Jeremiah Johnson (1972), Three Days of the Condor (1975), Tootsie (1982).
Who stars in The Firm?
Tom Cruise as Mitch McDeere; Jeanne Tripplehorn as Abby McDeere; Gene Hackman as Avery Tolar; Hal Holbrook as Oliver Lambert; Terry Kinney as Lamar Quinn; Wilford Brimley as William Devasher.
What is The Firm rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Firm?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20516.

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