17 Sep 1993
The Pelican Brief
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
Savage
A TV reporter investigates compromising photographs of a nominee to the Supreme Court.
Top Billed Cast
Martin Landau Paul Savage
Barbara Bain Gail Abbott
Will Geer Joel Ryker
Paul Richards Peter Brooks
Michele Carey Allison Baker
Barry Sullivan Judge Daniel Stern
Louise Latham Marian Stern
Dabney Coleman Ted Seligson
Susan Howard Lee Raynolds
Pat Harrington, Jr. Russell
Victor Millan Director
Warren J. Kemmerling Lieutenant Chambers
Danny Goldman Commercial Director
Richard Stahl Photographer
John Mitchum Motel Manager
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