The Counsellor by McCarthy, Cormac | 2014
The Counsellor by McCarthy, Cormac | 2014
| Author | McCarthy, Cormac |
| Publication Date | 2014 |
| ISBN |
9781447227649 |
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Format |
Soft Cover |
| Publisher | Picador |
"The Counselor," an original screenplay by Cormac McCarthy, renowned for "No Country For Old Men," has been adapted into a major film directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, and Brad Pitt, this tale revolves around a lawyer enticed by wealth and the desire to impress his fiancee, leading him into a perilous drug-smuggling endeavor. Within the high-stakes world of cocaine trafficking, he encounters Reiner, an enigmatic and potentially corrupt figure, and Malkina, a captivating woman whose affinity for two cheetahs adds to her allure. As the narrative unfolds across the Mexican border, the story delves into increasingly darker, more violent, and sexually disconcerting territory, challenging the protagonist beyond what he ever anticipated. McCarthy's narrative skillfully explores themes of risk, consequence, and the delicate equilibrium between them, delivering a gripping, shocking, and unforgettable tale of suspense at its most masterful.
