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The Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate

The newest attorney at the world's most powerful law firm has never lost a case. But he's about to lose his soul.

19977.52h 24m

Overview

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.

Directed by Taylor Hackford
Written by Andrew Neiderman, Jonathan Lemkin, Tony Gilroy
Produced by Anne Kopelson, Arnold Kopelson, Arnon Milchan
Box OfficeBudget: $57.0MRevenue: $153.0M

Top Cast

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Kevin Lomax

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

John Milton

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Mary Ann Lomax

Jeffrey Jones

Jeffrey Jones

Eddie Barzoon

Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey

Mrs. Lomax

Connie Nielsen

Connie Nielsen

Christabella

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Alexander Cullen

Tamara Tunie

Tamara Tunie

Jackie Heath

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Leamon Heath

Debra Monk

Debra Monk

Pam Garrety

Themes & Keywords

child abusesouthern usamarriage crisisobsessionbibleseductionhallucinationdevil's sonambitionpact with the devilcrooked lawyersatanevil spiritlustcourtroomtemptationlaw firmmanhattan, new york cityseven deadly sinsethicsanxiouslegal thrillercautionarycallous

About The Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate is a horror, drama, mystery film released in 1997 exploring themes of child abuse, southern usa, marriage crisis, obsession, bible, seduction. Directed by Taylor Hackford, it stars Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron. 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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