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The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

This case is a dangerous game of life and death.

20117.21h 59m

Overview

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.

Directed by Brad Furman
Written by Michael Connelly, John Romano
Produced by Sidney Kimmel, Richard S. Wright, Gary Lucchesi
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $85.4M

Top Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Mickey Haller

Ryan Phillippe

Ryan Phillippe

Louis Roulet

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Frank Levin

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

Maggie McPherson

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Ted Minton

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Val Valenzuela

Michael Peña

Michael Peña

Jesus Martinez

Bob Gunton

Bob Gunton

Cecil Dobbs

Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher

Mary Windsor

Trace Adkins

Trace Adkins

Eddie Vogel

Themes & Keywords

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About The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2011 exploring themes of california, prostitute, based on novel or book, judge, attempted murder, video surveillance. Directed by Brad Furman, it stars Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe, William H. Macy. 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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