A Civil Action (1998)
Movie 1h 55m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 1998, A Civil Action is a drama movie. It is directed by Steven Zaillian. The cast includes Tony Shalhoub, Peter Jacobson and John Lithgow. The running time is 1h 55m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
61Tonight Score A classic.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Steven ZaillianDirector
- Tony Shalhoubas Kevin Conway
- Peter Jacobsonas Neil Jacobs
- John Lithgowas Judge Walter J. Skinner
- Željko Ivanekas Bill Crowley
- William H. Macyas James Gordon
- Robert Duvallas Jerome Facher
- Dan Hedayaas John Riley
- John Travoltaas Jan Schlichtmann
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Questions about A Civil Action
- What genre is A Civil Action?
- A Civil Action is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in A Civil Action?
- Tony Shalhoub, Peter Jacobson, John Lithgow, Željko Ivanek, William H. Macy appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A Civil Action?
- Steven Zaillian directed A Civil Action.
- How long is A Civil Action?
- A Civil Action runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Is A Civil Action worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A Civil Action?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
