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L'Associé du diable

Original title: The Devil's Advocate
  • 1997
  • 12
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
429K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
428
257
Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in L'Associé du diable (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.

  • Director
    • Taylor Hackford
  • Writers
    • Andrew Neiderman
    • Jonathan Lemkin
    • Tony Gilroy
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Al Pacino
    • Charlize Theron
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    429K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    428
    257
    • Director
      • Taylor Hackford
    • Writers
      • Andrew Neiderman
      • Jonathan Lemkin
      • Tony Gilroy
    • Stars
      • Keanu Reeves
      • Al Pacino
      • Charlize Theron
    • 636User reviews
    • 121Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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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
    • Director
      • Taylor Hackford
    • Writers
      • Andrew Neiderman
      • Jonathan Lemkin
      • Tony Gilroy
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    User reviews636

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    forever_dream_chaser

    wow

    this movie received many many bad reviews, including personal opinions of friends of mine ... however, the premise, script (although thin at times) and finished product were all amazing ... keanu reeves gives an extremely surprising performance ... when it starts off he is every character he has played, not a bad character actor, but not over the top, just a regular guy... but as the story progresses his ability takes on a transformation and he really astonishes ... of course, al pacino's performance goes without saying; he is a genius in any and all of his movies ... and charlize theron is at her best as she often is in her films ... however, despite both pacino's and theron's talented performances reeves is the one to watch ... look out for the change in him ... it is completely awe-inspiring...
    7paul_m_haakonsen

    Still a great movie...

    Of course I have seen the 1997 movie "The Devil's Advocate" before. But truth be told, I needed no persuasion to sit down and watch the movie again here in 2024, as I had the opportunity to do so.

    Writers Andrew Neiderman, Jonathan Lemkin and Tony Gilroy put together quite an enjoyable and entertaining script and storyline. It is a narrative that is parts drama, thriller and mystery, which actually played out quite nicely. And there is something unique about the storyline which makes the movie watchable again and again.

    The movie has a very impressive cast ensemble, with some pretty good talents. You know what you are getting into when you have the likes of Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino in the leading roles, and they do deliver here; especially Al Pacino, he was phenomenal in the role of John Milton. The movie also have the likes of Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Judith Ivey, Connie Nielsen and Craig T. Nelson on the cast list, among many other great talents.

    "The Devil's Advocate" has a few special effects throughout the 144 minutes that it runs for, which helps promote the narrative quite nicely. It is not a movie that relies heavily on special effects to tell its tale, nor does it rely on special effects to be an effective movie. Instead, director Taylor Hackford makes usage of carnal situations to cement the elements of pleasure and lust that drives John Milton and his surroundings.

    I will say that "The Devil's Advocate" is the type of movie that you just have to watch, because it definitely was one of the more memorable and defining movies of the late 1990s. And it is quite an entertaining storyline in the movie.

    My rating of "The Devil's Advocate" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
    Wild-2

    Keanu's deal with the devil

    I don't think you could put this movies in a particular catagory. It's not quite a drama and it's not quite a thriller but a bit of both. Both the movie is good, for instead of making the devil just a blood thirsty killer, it's based on temptation. Al Pacino lives in a world of beautiful women, money, power, and no guilt. There is a lot of nudity and extreme violence in this movie, but if it wasn't there the movies purpose and story wouldn't work. The final half of this movie put me in more suspense then any movie has in a long time. In conclusion, don't miss this film.
    10boognish-6

    The Most Underrated Film of the '90s

    The reviews for "The Devil's Advocate" were not too kind, to say the least. But what did the critics refuse to see in this? With movies nowadays being nothing but flashy, over-the-top, masturbatory, CG-fests, "The Devil's Advocate" holds up like osmium.

    The cinematography is good because it's quite understated and that's a virtue in today's cinema. The acting, while containing pretty lame Southern accents, is still pretty good. Even from Keanu, dude.

    Sorely forgotten in it's day, the script tells a very deep, original and interesting story, with lots of development, respect for the characters, delicate pacing, and a head-spinning ending. The movie is solely about the people and their struggles. Fear takes hold of the audience through the dialogue.

    Think of "The Devil's Advocate" as Woody Allen trying his hand at a horror/thriller and succeeding. This movie never makes you jump, but it puts you in a general state of discomfort through it's atmosphere. As with all memorable supernatural dramas, this one handles its spectacle with discretion and grace.

    Isn't that what we hope to see when we watch any movie? 10/10
    9EdwardsMovieKit

    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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    • 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, Washington National Cathedral asked sculptor Frederick Hart to join in a suit against 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 Hart's work "Ex Nihilo", displayed at the entrance of the cathedral. When the court stated that film's video released would be delayed if the case went to trial, Warner agreed to settle the case in February 1998. For all future releases, 20 minutes of scenes where the sculpture can be seen were edited to remove similarities with Hart's work.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & 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
      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.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1998 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • WarnerBros.com
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Italian
      • Mandarin
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El abogado del diablo
    • Filming locations
      • Trump Tower - 725 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Cullen's apartment - Donald Trump's personal home)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • New Regency Productions
      • Kopelson Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $57,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $60,944,660
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,170,536
      • Oct 19, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $152,944,660
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 24m(144 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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