Conspiracy Theory (1997)
Front Cover Actor
Mel Gibson Jerry Fletcher
Julia Roberts Alice Sutton
Patrick Stewart Dr. Jonas
Cylk Cozart Agent Lowry
Steve Kahan Mr. Wilson (as Stephen Kahan)
Terry Alexander Flip
Alex McArthur Cynic
Rod McLachlan Justice Guard
Michael Potts Justice Guard
Jim Sterling Justice Guard
Movie Details
Genre Action; Mystery; Romance; Thriller
Director Richard Donner
Producer Richard Donner; Joel Silver
Writer Brian Helgeland
Language English
Audience Rating R (Restricted)
Running Time 135 mins
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
What is it about director Richard Donner that Mel Gibson enjoys so much that he's appeared in five of Donner's films? Is it the on-set pranks? Could it be the big-budget perks and $20-million paychecks? Or is it just a well-stocked catering table? Whatever the case, the Lethal Weapon star and director teamed up again, along with fellow superstar Julia Roberts, for this typically glossy, entertaining but ultimately hokey thriller. Gibson plays New York cab driver Jerry Fletcher, whose wacky belief in conspiracies finally hits on a coincidental truth involving an evil figure named Jonas (Patrick Stewart) and a secret program of government-funded mind control. Roberts plays the Justice Department attorney who finally believes in Jerry's paranoid ramblings. With a plot (from LA. Confidential cowriter Brian Helgeland) that's a lot of fun as long as you don't think about it too critically, Conspiracy Theory benefits immeasurably from the charisma of its high-magnitude stars. --Jeff Shannon
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 17
In Collection Yes
Product Details
Format DVD
Region Region 1
UPC 085391509127
Release Date 2002
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
Color Closed-captioned Dolby Widescreen
Links
Internet Movie Database