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A Civil Action

A Civil Action

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Civil Action
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1998-12-25
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 6.45/10 (459 votes)
  • Budget: $70,000,000
  • Revenue: $56,709,981
  • Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6921
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Travolta

John Travolta

as Jan Schlichtmann

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

as Jerome Facher

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

as Kevin Conway

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

as James Gordon

Zeljko Ivanek

Zeljko Ivanek

as Bill Crowley

Bruce Norris

Bruce Norris

as William Cheeseman

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

as Judge Walter J. Skinner

Kathleen Quinlan

Kathleen Quinlan

as Anne Anderson

Peter Jacobson

Peter Jacobson

as Neil Jacobs

Mary Mara

Mary Mara

as Kathy Boyer

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Keywords

right and justiceadvancementsuccessleukemialawyerbusiness start-uplegal drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Civil Action?â–Ľ

A Civil Action is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1998-12-25.

Who are the main actors in A Civil Action?â–Ľ

The main cast includes John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Zeljko Ivanek, .

Where can I watch A Civil Action online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Civil Action is available.

Is A Civil Action based on a true story?â–Ľ

Justice has its price.

What is the IMDb rating of A Civil Action?â–Ľ

A Civil Action has an IMDb rating of 6.45/10 based on 459 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Civil Action?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $70,000,000 and earned $56,709,981 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A Civil Action?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Touchstone Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A Civil Action filmed?â–Ľ

A Civil Action was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Civil Action?â–Ľ

The total runtime of A Civil Action is 115 minutes.

Is A Civil Action suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A Civil Action?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Civil Action.

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