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.
Smiling Maniacs
Women are their playthings...Violence is their game!
During an inquest, an ambitious judge finds out that a lot of high-rank politicians are corrupt to the core.
Top Billed Cast
Franco Nero Judge Dani
Fernando Rey Judge Vanini
Umberto Orsini Erzi
Mara Danaud Flavia
Giovanna Benedetto Elena Vanini
Umberto D'Orsi 'Eccellenza'
Gabriele Ferzetti Prandó
Martin Balsam Carlo Goja
Evelyn Hanack 
Renato Montanari Minister
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