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A Civil Action (1998)

Justice has its price.

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Released December 25, 1998Runtime 1h 55mDirector Steven Zaillian

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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Cast of A Civil Action

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
James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Al Love
Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

Pinder

About A Civil Action

Where can I watch A Civil Action?

A Civil Action is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in A Civil Action?

A Civil Action stars John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Željko Ivanek.

Who directed A Civil Action?

A Civil Action was directed by Steven Zaillian.

How long is A Civil Action?

A Civil Action has a runtime of 1h 55m.

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.