A Civil Action (1998)

1998 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

A Civil Action (1998)
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Drama Legal Drama Based on True Stories

A Civil Action (1998) follows Jan Schlichtmann, a tenacious personal injury lawyer who takes on a seemingly straightforward case involving contaminated water in a small town. Representing grieving families who believe their children's deaths were caused by two powerful corporations, Schlichtmann initially sees the lawsuit as a lucrative opportunity. However, as he delves deeper, he faces immense legal battles, financial ruin, and moral dilemmas. The film explores themes of justice, corporate accountability, and the personal costs of pursuing the truth. Based on a true story, it's a gripping courtroom drama that questions whether the legal system can truly deliver fairness.

Direction Steven Zaillian

Cast John Travolta · Robert Duvall · Tony Shalhoub · William H. Macy · Zeljko Ivanek · Bruce Norris · James Gandolfini · John Lithgow · Kathleen Quinlan · Peter Jacobson · Sydney Pollack · Stephen Fry · Dan Hedaya · Paul Hewitt · Edward Herrmann · Denise Dowse · Kathy Bates · Bryan Greenberg · Harry Dean Stanton

Soundtrack Danny Elfman

Screenplay Steven Zaillian · Jonathan Harr

Cinematography Conrad L. Hall

Original title A Civil Action

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