The Counselor Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Feb. 20, 2014

The Counselor

Release Date: Friday, October 25, 2013 Theaters

A respected lawyer's dalliance with an illegal business deal spirals out of control.

Director: Ridley Scott

Starring: Brad Pitt • Javier Bardem • Michael Fassbender • Penelope Cruz • John Leguizamo

R Drama 1 hr, 57 m

3.31 / 5.0

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in the Southwest, a respected lawyer thinks he can dip a toe into the drug business without getting sucked down. It is a bad decision and he tries his best to survive it and get out of a desperate situation.

Drama Thriller

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Who stars in The Counselor – Cast List

Brad Pitt
... Westray

F1, Se7en (IMAX - 30th Anniversary)
Javier Bardem
F1, Dune: Part Two
Michael Fassbender
... The Counselor

Black Bag, Prometheus
Penelope Cruz
... Laura

The Bride!, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
John Leguizamo
Tin Soldier, This Ordinary Thing
Natalie Dormer
... The Blonde

Rush, W.E.
Cameron Diaz
... Malkina

Shrek 5, Back In Action

Who is making The Counselor – Crew List

A look at The Counselor behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ridley Scott last helmed Gladiator II and Napoleon. The film's writer Cormac McCarthy last penned No Country for Old Men and The Sunset Limited.

Director: Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: Cormac McCarthy
Producers: Paula Mae Schwartz
Steve Schwartz
Nick Wechsler

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Chockstone Pictures
Nick Wechsler Productions
Scott Free Productions

Production – What we know about the The Counselor

Key Facts

Described as No Country For Old Men on steroids.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2013

Completed

Changed The Counselor movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Apr 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. A late June 2012 production start is being planned.

Jan 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for graphic violence, some grisly images, strong sexual content and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 57 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Counselor Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Theatrical Teaser

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Video Clip: Fassbender and Pitt

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Video Clip: Fassbender and Bardem

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Video Clip: Fassbender and Cruz

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International Teaser

The Counselor Release Date: When was the film released?

The Counselor was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 25 , 2013. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa, Blue Is the Warmest Color and Bastards.