6.5A Civil Action · 1998
A Civil Action (1998) is a Drama film directed by Steven Zaillian, starring John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub.
Drama
6.5Overview
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.
Cast
John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Željko Ivanek, Bruce Norris, John Lithgow, Kathleen Quinlan
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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 in 1998.
Who stars in "A Civil Action"?
The cast includes John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy.
