Class Action (1991)
Class Action is a 1991 drama movie directed by Michael Apted, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Gene Hackman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Colin Friels.
A liberal activist lawyer alienated his daughter Maggie years ago when she discovered his many affairs. Now a conservative corporate lawyer, Maggie agrees to go up against her father in court. To gain promotion, she must defend an auto manufacturer against charges that their explosion-prone station wagons are unsafe. As her mother begs for peace, Maggie takes on her dad in a trial that turns increasingly personal and nasty.
Quick answers
What is Class Action about?
A liberal activist lawyer alienated his daughter Maggie years ago when she discovered his many affairs. Now a conservative corporate lawyer, Maggie agrees to go up against her father in court. To gain promotion, she must defend an auto manufacturer against charges that their explosion-prone station wagons are unsafe. As her mother begs for peace, Maggie takes on her dad in a trial that turns increasingly personal and nasty.
When was Class Action released?
Class Action was released on 15 March 1991.
How long is Class Action?
Class Action runs 1h 45m.
Who made Class Action?
Class Action was directed by Michael Apted.
Cast
- Gene Hackman as Jedediah Tucker Ward
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Maggie Ward
- Colin Friels as Michael Grazier
- Joanna Merlin as Estelle Ward
- Laurence Fishburne as Nick Holbrook
- Donald Moffat as Quinn
- Jan Rubeš as Pavel
- Matt Clark as Judge Symes
- Fred Thompson as Dr. Getchell
- Jonathan Silverman as Brian
- Joan McMurtrey as Ann
- Anne Ramsay as Deborah