

The Devil's Advocate
1997-10-17 · 144 min · ★ 7.5
Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
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Production details
- Directors
- Taylor Hackford
- Production companies
- Monarchy Enterprises B.V., Regency Enterprises, Kopelson Entertainment, New Regency Pictures, Taurus Film, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- Germany, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 57,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 153,000,000
Top Cast
Keanu ReevesKevin Lomax
Al PacinoJohn Milton
Charlize TheronMary Ann Lomax
Jeffrey JonesEddie Barzoon
Judith IveyMrs. Lomax
Connie NielsenChristabella
Craig T. NelsonAlexander Cullen
Tamara TunieJackie Heath
Ruben Santiago-HudsonLeamon Heath
Debra MonkPam Garrety
Vyto RuginisWeaver
Laura HarringtonMelissa Black
Pamela GrayDiana Barzoon
George WynerMeisel
Chris BauerGettys
Heather MatarazzoBarbara
Murphy GuyerBarbara's Father
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