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The Lincoln Lawyer

2011-03-17 · 119 min · ★ 7.2

Crime · Drama · Thriller

Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.

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Directors
Brad Furman
Production companies
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Lionsgate, Lakeshore Entertainment, Stone Village Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 40,000,000
Revenue
USD 85,412,898

Top Cast

Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyMickey Haller
Ryan PhillippeRyan PhillippeLouis Roulet
William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyFrank Levin
Marisa TomeiMarisa TomeiMaggie McPherson
Josh LucasJosh LucasTed Minton
John LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoVal Valenzuela
Michael PeñaMichael PeñaJesus Martinez
Bob GuntonBob GuntonCecil Dobbs
Frances FisherFrances FisherMary Windsor
Trace AdkinsTrace AdkinsEddie Vogel
Bryan CranstonBryan CranstonDetective Lankford
Michaela ConlinMichaela ConlinDetective Heidi Sobel
Michael ParéMichael ParéDetective Kurlen
Laurence MasonLaurence MasonEarl
Margarita LevievaMargarita LevievaRegina 'Reggie' Campo
Shea WhighamShea WhighamDJ Corliss
Pell JamesPell JamesLorna
Kate MoennigKate MoennigGloria
Mackenzie AladjemMackenzie AladjemHayley Haller
Erin CarufelErin CarufelLeslie Faire

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