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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.
Swing Vote
A newly-appointed Supreme Court Justice must settle a controversial moral and legal dilemma with his tie-breaking decision which may also have serious implications on his own family's harmony.
Top Billed Cast
Andy García Joseph Michael Kirkland
Harry Belafonte Will Dunn
Robert Prosky Chief Justice
Ray Walston Justice Clore Cawley
James Whitmore Daniel Morissey
Kate Nelligan Justice Sara Marie Brandwynne
Milo O’Shea Justice Harlan Greene
Albert Hall Justice Hank Banks
Bob Balaban Justice Eli MacCorckle
John Aylward Justice Benjamin 'Rip' Ripley
LisaGay Hamilton Virginia Mapes
Margaret Colin Linda Kirkland
Hallie Eisenberg 
Tracey Ellis Marley Terrell
Michael O'Keefe 
Hedy Burress 
Michael Jackson Michael Jackson
Patty Lotz News Anchor #1
Joe Drago Mapes Council
Dale Harimoto Field Reporter #1
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