The Firm

A slick, steadily tightening legal thriller that keeps you leaning forward as a bright young lawyer sinks deeper into a corrupt world.

Directed by

Sydney Pollack

Genres

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Starring

Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman

Tagline

Power can be murder to resist.

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...

How it feels

Tense, dark and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, conspiracy, betrayal, loyalty

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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