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The Counselor
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The Counselor

2013-10-25 · 117 min · ★ 5.3

Thriller · Crime · Drama

A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.

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Directors
Ridley Scott
Production companies
Fox 2000 Pictures, Nick Wechsler Productions, Chockstone Pictures, TSG Entertainment, Scott Free Productions
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 71,009,334

Top Cast

Michael FassbenderMichael FassbenderThe Counselor
Penélope CruzPenélope CruzLaura
Cameron DiazCameron DiazMalkina
Javier BardemJavier BardemReiner
Brad PittBrad PittWestray
Bruno GanzBruno GanzDiamond Dealer
Rosie PerezRosie PerezRuth
Sam SpruellSam SpruellWireman
Toby KebbellToby KebbellTony
Edgar RamírezEdgar RamírezPriest
Rubén BladesRubén BladesJefe
Natalie DormerNatalie DormerBlonde
Goran VišnjićGoran VišnjićBanker
Cesar AguirreTruck Driver #1
Daniel HolguínDaniel HolguínTruck Driver #2
Chris ObiChris ObiMalkina's Bodyguard
Richard CabralRichard CabralYoung Biker
Provence MaydewWoman in Grocery Store
Paris JeffersonParis JeffersonWaitress
Dar DashDar DashBarman

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