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The Firm

6.7/10

Rating

154 min

Runtime

1993

Release Year

Sydney Pollack

Director

Cast

Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook, Terry Kinney

Quick Synopsis

Mitch McDeere, a young and ambitious law graduate preparing for his Bar exam, is recruited by a prestigious law firm known simply as 'The Firm.' Attracted by the generous salary and perks, Mitch quickly becomes involved with the company, unaware of its darker, illegal activities. When two of his colleagues are found murdered, Mitch is approached by the FBI, who ask him to provide information about the firm's operations. Faced with a difficult decision, Mitch must choose between cooperating with the FBI or remaining loyal to the firm, knowing that either choice will drastically change his life. To protect himself and find a way out, Mitch devises his own plan to escape the dangerous situation.

Detailed Synopsis of The Firm

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...

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