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A Civil Action

PG-1319981h 55mSteven Zaillian
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 65% · Metacritic 68

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"Justice has its price."

Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything—including his career and his clients' goals—in order to continue the case against all odds.

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Right And JusticePollutionAdvancementMassachusettsSuccessLeukemiaLawyerBusiness Start-upCivil ActionLegal Drama

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What is A Civil Action (1998) about?

Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything—including his career and his clients' goals—in order to continue the case against all odds.

Who stars in A Civil Action?

A Civil Action stars John Travolta (Jan Schlichtmann), Robert Duvall (Jerome Facher), Tony Shalhoub (Kevin Conway), William H. Macy (James Gordon), Željko Ivanek (Bill Crowley). The film was directed by Steven Zaillian.

How long is A Civil Action?

A Civil Action has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG-13.

Is A Civil Action worth watching?

A Civil Action holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 65. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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