The Counselor

  • Theatrical - Wide 2013-10-25
Box Office Gross: $71,009,334
Running Time: 117 minutes
Language: English
Production Company: Fox 2000 Pictures, Nick Wechsler Productions, Chockstone Pictures, TSG Entertainment, Scott Free Productions

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Synopsis

A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.

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