The Devil's Advocate
“The newest attorney at the world's most powerful law firm has never lost a case. But he's about to lose his soul.”
Synopsis
Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Keanu Reeves
Kevin Lomax
Al Pacino
John Milton
Charlize Theron
Mary Ann Lomax
Jeffrey Jones
Eddie Barzoon
Judith Ivey
Mrs. Lomax
Connie Nielsen
Christabella
Craig T. Nelson
Alexander Cullen
Tamara Tunie
Jackie Heath
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Leamon Heath
Debra Monk
Pam Garrety
Vyto Ruginis
Weaver
Laura Harrington
Melissa Black
Pamela Gray
Diana Barzoon
George Wyner
Meisel
Chris Bauer
Gettys
Connie Embesi
Mrs. Gettys
Jonathan Cavallary
Gettys' Son
Heather Matarazzo
Barbara
Release History & Theatrical Window
Westwood, California
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$57M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$153M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.68x
+$96M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Gilroy, Jonathan Lemkin
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- The Devil's Advocate
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, German, Italian, French, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Budget
- $57M
- Worldwide Gross
- $153M
- Production Studios
- Monarchy Enterprises B.V., Regency Enterprises, Kopelson Entertainment, New Regency Pictures, Taurus Film, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taylor Hackford
Tony Gilroy, Jonathan Lemkin, Andrew Neiderman
James Newton Howard
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Mark Warner
Anne Kopelson, Arnold Kopelson, Arnon Milchan, Michael Tadross, Erwin Stoff
Department Leadership Roster
Taylor Hackford
Director
Tony Gilroy
Screenplay
Jonathan Lemkin
Screenplay
Anne Kopelson
Producer
Arnold Kopelson
Producer
Mark Warner
Editor
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
Judianna Makovsky
Costume Design
Bruno Rubeo
Production Design
Gary Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Rob Hodgson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Frank Ferrara Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil's Advocate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devil's Advocate about?
Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
Who directed The Devil's Advocate?
The Devil's Advocate was directed by Taylor Hackford.
Who stars in The Devil's Advocate?
The principal cast of The Devil's Advocate includes Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Judith Ivey.
When was The Devil's Advocate released and how long is it?
The Devil's Advocate was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Devil's Advocate?
The Devil's Advocate had a reported production budget of $57M and grossed $153M at the worldwide box office (2.68 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Devil's Advocate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil's Advocate was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is The Devil's Advocate based on a book or true story?
The Devil's Advocate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andrew Neiderman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil's Advocate?
The Devil's Advocate holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).