A Civil Action

A Civil Action

"Justice has its price."

6.5115m1998
Drama

Synopsis

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.

Production Details

Release DateDec 25, 1998

DirectorSteven Zaillian

WritersSteven Zaillian

Principal Cast

John Travolta

John Travolta

Jan Schlichtmann

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Jerome Facher

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

Kevin Conway

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

James Gordon

Željko Ivanek

Željko Ivanek

Bill Crowley

Bruce Norris

Bruce Norris

William Cheeseman

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Judge Walter J. Skinner

Kathleen Quinlan

Kathleen Quinlan

Anne Anderson

Peter Jacobson

Peter Jacobson

Neil Jacobs

Mary Mara

Mary Mara

Kathy Boyer

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