The Counselor

The Counselor

Sin is a choice.

2013•1h 57m•5.3/10

ThrillerCrimeDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.3/10(2K)

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

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Production

Fox 2000 Pictures, Nick Wechsler Productions, Chockstone Pictures, TSG Entertainment, Scott Free Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

The Counselor

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Laura

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz

Malkina

Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem

Reiner

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Westray

Bruno Ganz

Bruno Ganz

Diamond Dealer

Rosie Perez

Rosie Perez

Ruth

Sam Spruell

Sam Spruell

Wireman

Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

Tony

Edgar Ramírez

Edgar Ramírez

Priest

Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

Jefe

Natalie Dormer

Natalie Dormer

Blonde

Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

Banker

Cesar Aguirre

Truck Driver #1

Daniel Holguín

Daniel Holguín

Truck Driver #2

Chris Obi

Chris Obi

Malkina's Bodyguard

Richard Cabral

Richard Cabral

Young Biker

Provence Maydew

Woman in Grocery Store

Paris Jefferson

Paris Jefferson

Waitress

Dar Dash

Dar Dash

Barman

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