About this movie
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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A Civil Action
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Quick facts
Year
1998
Runtime
1h 55m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
497
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$70.0M
Cast
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Questions about A Civil Action
How long is A Civil Action?
A Civil Action has a runtime of 1h 55m (1 hour and 55 minutes).
Who directed A Civil Action?
A Civil Action was directed by Steven Zaillian and released in 1998.
What genre is A Civil Action?
A Civil Action is a Drama film (1998).
Who stars in A Civil Action?
The cast of A Civil Action includes John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Željko Ivanek.
What is the TMDB rating for A Civil Action?
A Civil Action has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 497 votes.
