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The Devil's Advocate

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
377K
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POPULARITY
911
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Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in The Devil's Advocate (1997)
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An exceptionally-adept Florida lawyer is offered a job at a high-end New York City law firm with a high-end boss--the biggest opportunity of his career to date.An exceptionally-adept Florida lawyer is offered a job at a high-end New York City law firm with a high-end boss--the biggest opportunity of his career to date.An exceptionally-adept Florida lawyer is offered a job at a high-end New York City law firm with a high-end boss--the biggest opportunity of his career to date.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
377K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
911
230
    • Taylor Hackford
    • Andrew Neiderman(novel)
    • Jonathan Lemkin(screenplay)
    • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Al Pacino
    • Charlize Theron
    • Taylor Hackford
    • Andrew Neiderman(novel)
    • Jonathan Lemkin(screenplay)
    • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Al Pacino
    • Charlize Theron
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 571User reviews
    • 120Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in The Devil's Advocate (1997)
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    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    • Kevin Lomax
    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • John Milton
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Mary Ann Lomax
    Jeffrey Jones
    Jeffrey Jones
    • Eddie Barzoon
    Judith Ivey
    Judith Ivey
    • Mrs. Alice Lomax
    Connie Nielsen
    Connie Nielsen
    • Christabella Andreoli
    Craig T. Nelson
    Craig T. Nelson
    • Alexander Cullen
    Tamara Tunie
    Tamara Tunie
    • Mrs. Jackie Heath
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson
    • Leamon Heath
    Debra Monk
    Debra Monk
    • Pam Garrety
    Vyto Ruginis
    Vyto Ruginis
    • Mitch Weaver - Justice Department
    Laura Harrington
    Laura Harrington
    • Melissa Black
    Pamela Gray
    Pamela Gray
    • Mrs. Diana Barzoon
    George Wyner
    George Wyner
    • Meisel
    Chris Bauer
    Chris Bauer
    • Lloyd Gettys
    • (as Christopher Bauer)
    Connie Embesi
    • Mrs. Bernice Gettys
    Jonathan Cavallary
    • Gettys' Son
    Heather Matarazzo
    Heather Matarazzo
    • Barbara
      • Taylor Hackford
      • Andrew Neiderman(novel)
      • Jonathan Lemkin(screenplay)
      • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Keanu Reeves accepted a lower salary so the producers could pay Al Pacino's asking price. When Pacino later heard about this, he donated the same amount of his salary to charity.
    • Goofs
      Pam says she's working on getting Kevin entered into the New York bar, but New York and Florida do not have a reciprocity agreement, meaning Kevin would have to sit for the New York bar exam.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      John Milton: Vanity, definitely my favorite sin.

    • Alternate versions
      After the film's initial release, sculptor Frederick Hart sued Warner Bros. claiming that a large sculpture prominently featured in the film (on the wall of Al Pacino's penthouse apartment) is an unauthorized copy of his work "Ex Nihilo", displayed at the entrance of Washington's Episcopal National Cathedral. According to a court settlement reached in February 1998, Warner has been authorized to release an initial run of 475,000 copies of the video of the film for rental, but will have to remove or re-edit over 20 minutes of scenes where the sculpture can be seen before releasing any further video or television versions.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Devil's Advocate/I Know What You Did Last Summer/Playing God/Telling Lies in America/Eye of God/Year of the Horse (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Paint It Black
      (1966)

      Written by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards

      Performed by The Rolling Stones

      Produced by Andrew Loog Oldham (as Andrew Oldham)

      By Arrangement with ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.

    User reviews571

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    Featured review
    9/10
    All Quality Elements of a Magnificent Movie!!!
    I watched this movie on DVD. It will be enough for me to mention that there had been no other movie where I'd had to pause the play in mere awe at the magnificence of the storyline! At a point, It was as if I could see my jaw on the floor praising in thorough amusement the brilliance, relevance-to-our-daily-lives, deepness of message, sophistication, great portrayal, top-of-the-class creativity, marvelous acting/directing/screen writing all having come together in a movie, which called for a rating of 9 out of 10 and no less, certainly, undoubtedly.

    Al-Pacino's acting is to no surprise as brilliant as ever, exuding confidence, proficiency and clarity as always. Keanu Reaves leaves a great master-play in his work, meeting up to the acting skills required in displaying a character of wisdom, success, love and perhaps, of vanity. Charize Theron too puts up a play of passion in its right.

    But what amused me more than all were the great and fantastic script-lines thrown around. All very meaningful and interesting indeed. The whole movie got me stunned and fixed at the edge of my desk seat, but the favorite part for me has to come at the end, where the theme of the movie comes to words and finds a chance as of clarifying itself in one the most brilliant ways I as one have ever seen possible! Recommended for everybody willing to enjoin on a meaningful story and a blend of excellent plays... surely a 9/10.
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    FAQ5

    • At 25:23 Al Pacino, while on the rooftop's edge, takes an odd step then raises his arms as though he's about to lose his balance. He then half turns and gives an odd look to someone off-camera. What was that about ???
    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and all Home Cinema Versions?
    • What are the differences between the DVD Version and the Unrated Director's Cut Blu-ray Version?

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 1997 (United States)
      • Germany
      • United States
      • WarnerBros.com
      • English
      • German
      • Italian
      • Mandarin
      • Spanish
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    • Filming locations
      • Trump Tower - 725 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • New Regency Productions
      • Kopelson Entertainment
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    • 2 hours 24 minutes
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