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Conspiracy Theory

What if your most paranoid nightmares had just come true?

19976.62h 15m

Overview

A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.

Directed by Richard Donner
Written by Brian Helgeland
Produced by Joel Silver, Richard Donner
Box OfficeBudget: $75.0MRevenue: $137.0M

Top Cast

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Jerry Fletcher

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Alice Sutton

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Dr. Jonas

Cylk Cozart

Cylk Cozart

Agent Lowry

Steve Kahan

Steve Kahan

Mr. Wilson

Terry Alexander

Terry Alexander

Flip

Alex McArthur

Alex McArthur

Cynic

Rod McLachlan

Rod McLachlan

Justice Guard

Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Justice Guard

J

Jim Sterling

Justice Guard

Themes & Keywords

new york cityassassincentral intelligence agency (cia)helicoptergovernmentchasepoliticsobsessiontaxi driverfbiparanoiawheelchairtheorycontrolflashbackcover-upmurderconspiracytorturegeronimonewsletter

About Conspiracy Theory

Conspiracy Theory is a action, drama, mystery, thriller film released in 1997 exploring themes of new york city, assassin, central intelligence agency (cia), helicopter, government, chase. Directed by Richard Donner, it stars Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Patrick Stewart. A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.

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