
Counselor (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Nation: United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: The Counselor, El abogado del crimen, O Conselheiro do Crime, Advokaat, El consejero, Cartel, Mrcheveli, O synigoros, Savjetnik, A jogász, Ha'yo'etz, Il procuratore, Patarejas, Adwokat, O Conselheiro, Советник, Danisman
Director: Ridley Scott
Writer: Cormac McCarthy
Production & Genre
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Companies: Chockstone Pictures, Fox 2000 Pictures, Nick Wechsler Productions, Scott Free Productions, TSG Entertainment
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
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Keywords
Keywords: drug smuggling, drug trafficking, lawyer, poetry, red dress, snuff
Story
A successful lawyer, referred to only as 'The Counselor', becomes involved in drug trafficking through a middle-man named Westray. The operation goes awry when a shipment is hijacked and the money stolen. To protect himself and his fiancée, The Counselor must navigate the dangerous aftermath of this failed deal. As the truth about the drug business emerges, targets are eliminated, and he finds himself in grave danger.
Summary
Directed by Ridley Scott, 'Counselor' (2013) is a crime thriller that follows a wealthy lawyer's descent into the treacherous world of drug trafficking. The film explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. Despite its star-studded cast, including Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, and Brad Pitt, the movie was met with mixed reviews due to its complex narrative structure and pacing.