"The Counselor" was directed by whom?

The Counselor was directed by Ridley Scott. Released in 2013, the crime thriller marked the first produced original screenplay by novelist Cormac McCarthy, who wrote the script specifically for the screen.

The film follows an unnamed lawyer, played by Michael Fassbender, who becomes involved in a dangerous drug deal near the Mexico–Texas border. Its ensemble cast includes Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, and Brad Pitt. The story explores greed, consequence, and the way one reckless decision can draw someone into an increasingly violent criminal world.

Scott was already known for directing major films such as Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, and Prometheus. The Counselor was made soon after Prometheus and was dedicated to Scott’s brother Tony Scott, who died during production in 2012.

The film received mixed reviews, partly because of its bleak tone and unusually philosophical dialogue. That dialogue is central to its identity: McCarthy’s screenplay combines a cartel thriller with reflections on fate, morality, and the consequences of choices.