A Civil Action
A Civil Action (1998) is a drama film, directed by Steven Zaillian. It stars John Travolta and Robert Duvall. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What A Civil Action Is 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.
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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.
Where can I watch A Civil Action?
A Civil Action is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is A Civil Action?
A Civil Action runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).
When did A Civil Action come out?
A Civil Action was released in 1998.
Who directed A Civil Action?
A Civil Action was directed by Steven Zaillian.
Who stars in A Civil Action?
A Civil Action stars John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy.
What is A Civil Action's rating?
A Civil Action holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.
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