Conspiracy Theory (1997)
Director
Richard Donner
Main cast
Mel Gibson; Julia Roberts; Patrick Stewart; Cylk Cozart; Steve Kahan
Genres
Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Description
A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.
Richard Donner
Main cast
Mel Gibson; Julia Roberts; Patrick Stewart; Cylk Cozart; Steve Kahan
Genres
Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Description
A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.
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