A Civil Action (1998)
A Civil Action is a 1998 drama movie directed by Steven Zaillian, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars John Travolta, Robert Duvall and Tony Shalhoub.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was A Civil Action released?
A Civil Action was released on 25 December 1998.
How long is A Civil Action?
A Civil Action runs 1h 55m.
Who made A Civil Action?
A Civil Action was directed by Steven Zaillian.
Where can I watch A Civil Action?
A Civil Action is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch A Civil Action
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Cast
- John Travolta as Jan Schlichtmann
- Robert Duvall as Jerome Facher
- Tony Shalhoub as Kevin Conway
- William H. Macy as James Gordon
- Željko Ivanek as Bill Crowley
- Bruce Norris as William Cheeseman
- John Lithgow as Judge Walter J. Skinner
- Kathleen Quinlan as Anne Anderson
- Peter Jacobson as Neil Jacobs
- Mary Mara as Kathy Boyer
- James Gandolfini as Al Love
- Stephen Fry as Pinder