The Counselor
Oct 25 2013
•2h 57m
•Thriller, Crime, Drama
A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.
Cast
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Michael Fassbender
The Counselor
Penélope Cruz
Laura
Cameron Diaz
Malkina
Javier Bardem
Reiner
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