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The Lincoln Lawyer

Based On the book by Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer is a 2011 American legal thriller film directed by Brad Furman and written by John Romano, based on the 2005 novel of the same title by Michael Connelly. It stars Matthew McConaughey as the titular lawyer, Mickey Haller. Ryan Phillippe, Marisa Tomei, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo, William H. Macy, and Bryan Cranston also star. The film's story is adapted from the first of several novels featuring the character of Haller, who works in a chauffeur-driven Lincoln Town Car rather than an office.

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Release date:
2011
Director:
Brad Furman
Cast:
Ryan Phillippe, Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, William H. Macy, Josh Lucas
Country:
United States
Language:
English

Book vs Film

Cover of The Lincoln Lawyer
The Book · 2005

The Lincoln Lawyer

Michael Connelly

★ 3.9 / 5 12 ratings · Open Library
Poster for The Lincoln Lawyer
The Film · 2011

The Lincoln Lawyer

Brad Furman

★ 7.3 / 10 271,294 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 6 years after publication.

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