The Firm
1993 · 154 MIN · IMDB 6.9 · 153,309 VOTES · DIR. Sydney Pollack
Overview
Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...
Dialogue Timeline — 1,618 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:22 Stroke! Stroke!
00:05:09 That you were in great demand and I should make certain
00:11:00 Because children promote stability.
00:17:40 Bombay martini on the rocks, Ellis, three olives.
00:22:18 Come swiftly to his aid.
00:29:52 - Want to have some eggs? - I had some eggs.
00:33:51 Hey, you like the word ''protege''?
00:40:27 - ls this too tight? - No.
00:48:09 The lights go out.
00:52:35 And watch ''Star Search''.
00:58:16 throw money at him, buy the car, the house.
01:03:00 That was everything that was said?
01:09:35 Mr Mulholland's called twice about his bills again.
01:14:56 and I know you'll do your best to protect the firm.
01:19:54 Why did you tell me?
01:25:33 Whenever Eddie said, ''My associate'' - yours truly.
01:31:37 We never see each other anyway.
01:37:19 Not this time. I've shortened the trip.
01:44:53 Well, it's quite embarrassing.
01:55:01 You know me. I...
02:01:14 - Something I got to do. - Where are the files?
02:13:23 This is just... This is...
02:18:50 - They're my clients. - The Mafia's getting away.
400:00:00 so keep him happy.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,618
Dialogue density10.5 lines / min
First line00:00:22
Final line400:00:00
Production Record
DirectorSydney Pollack
LanguageEnglish
Budget$42,000,000
Revenue$270,248,367
IMDb votes153,309