O Dossiê Pelicano
The Pelican Brief · Alan J. Pakula
O Dossiê Pelicano is a crime e drama movie released in 1993, directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington e Sam Shepard. It runs 2h 21min and is rated 16+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.
Official synopsis
Darby Shaw, uma estudante de Direito de Nova Orleans, descobre uma trama que envolve o assassinato de dois membros da Suprema Corte na mesma noite e prepara um dossiê contendo suas opiniões e estudos sobre os crimes. Ela chega à uma surpreendente conclusão e, nas mãos erradas, as informações daquele documento significariam uma revolta na política do país. Assim, quando Darby vê que sua vida corre perigo e tem apenas ao seu lado Gray Grantham, um jornalista, ele passa a ajudá-la a tentar elucidar a trama por completo.
Where to watch O Dossiê Pelicano
Availability in Brazil · updated 01/10/2026
Cast of O Dossiê Pelicano
12 actors
Julia Roberts
as Darby Shaw
Denzel Washington
as Gray Grantham
Sam Shepard
as Thomas Callahan
John Heard
as Gavin Vereek
Tony Goldwyn
as Fletcher Coal
James B. Sikking
as Denton Voyles
William Atherton
as Bob Gminski
Robert Culp
as The President
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- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Cinematography
- Stephen Goldblatt
- Editing
- Tom Rolf, Trudy Ship
- Music
- James Horner
- Production
- Alan J. Pakula, Pieter Jan Brugge
- Screenplay
- Alan J. Pakula
Where you've seen the cast of O Dossiê Pelicano
- Julia Roberts as Darby Shaw is also in Onze Homens e um Segredo (2001), Uma Linda Mulher (1990) and Doze Homens e Outro Segredo (2004)
- Denzel Washington as Gray Grantham is also in O Livro de Eli (2010), Dia de Treinamento (2001) and O Voo (2012)
- Sam Shepard as Thomas Callahan is also in Diário de uma Paixão (2004), Falcão Negro em Perigo (2001) and Entre Irmãos (2009)
- John Heard as Gavin Vereek is also in Esqueceram de Mim (1990), Esqueceram de Mim 2: Perdido em Nova York (1992) and As Branquelas (2004)
Frequently asked questions about O Dossiê Pelicano
Where to watch O Dossiê Pelicano?
In Brazil, O Dossiê Pelicano is available on Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.
Is O Dossiê Pelicano on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 01/10/2026, O Dossiê Pelicano was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is O Dossiê Pelicano?
O Dossiê Pelicano runs 2h 21min (141 minutes).
What is the age rating of O Dossiê Pelicano?
In Brazil, it is rated 16+.
Is O Dossiê Pelicano based on a book?
Yes. The movie is based on a book.
What year did O Dossiê Pelicano come out?
O Dossiê Pelicano came out in 1993.
O Dossiê Pelicano details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- The Pelican Brief
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Themes
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