Directed by:
Steven ZaillianScreenplay:
Steven ZaillianCinematography:
Conrad L. HallComposer:
Danny ElfmanCast:
John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Željko Ivanek, John Lithgow, Kathleen Quinlan, Peter Jacobson, Bryan Greenberg (more)Plots(1)
Jan Schlichtmann is a cynical, high-priced personal injury attorney who only takes big-money cases he can safely settle out of court. Though his latest case at first appears straightforward, Schlichtmann soon becomes entangled in an epic legal battle ... one where he's willing to put his career, reputation, and all that he owns on the line for the rights of his clients! (official distributor synopsis)
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A Civil Action is an intelligent, elegant and well-acted drama, but it is unsatisfying in terms of story. Francis Ford Coppola’s similar The Rainmaker was more powerful and had greater depth.
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Definitely not a legal drama, but there have been many better things made in this genre. Despite the decent script and quality performances, I was bored quite often. It was kind of slow...
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