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A Civil Action (1998)

Movie ★ 6.5 115 min

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.

Steven Zaillian Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 25, 1998
Runtime
115 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$70.0M
Box office
$56.7M
IMDb
tt0120633
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Frequently asked questions

What is A Civil Action 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 directed A Civil Action?
A Civil Action was directed by Steven Zaillian.
Who stars in A Civil Action?
A Civil Action stars John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy.
When was A Civil Action released?
A Civil Action is a 1998 drama film.
Where can I watch A Civil Action?
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