A Civil Action

A Civil Action

1998 · 115 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.4 (391 votes)
Dir. Steven Zaillian · Starring John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Željko Ivanek, Bruce Norris · Music Danny Elfman

Justice has its price.

Drama

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.

VIBE

A relentless legal battle against corporate giants. It's a frustrating, yet ultimately inspiring, look at one man's fight for justice, even when it costs him everything. The stakes feel incredibly high.

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