A Civil Action

Theatrical - Wide 1998-12-25

Cast John Travolta Robert Duvall Stephen Fry James Gandolfini Dan Hedaya Zeljko Ivanek John Lithgow William Macey Kathleen Quinlan Tony Shalhoub Bruce Norris Sydney Pollack
Directed by Steven Zaillian
Written by Steven Zaillian Johnathan Harr

Genres: Drama

Synopsis

In this legal thriller based on a true story, John Travolta stars as Jan Schlichtmann, a tenacious personal-injury attorney whose fierce determination entangles him in a case that threatens to destroy him. The case-which appears straightforward-instead evolves into a labyrinthine lawsuit of vast dimensions, in the intelligent, fast-paced drama, A Civil Action.

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Review Date: Director: Steve Zaillian Writer: Steve Zaillian Producers: R. Pfeffer, R. Redford, S. Rudin Actors: John Travolta Robert Duvall William H. Macy Plot: Typical shark-like lawyer with no conscience takes on a case featuring the suspiciously similar deaths of...

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