A Civil Action 1998
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SplatJan 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jan Schlichtmann
as Jerome Facher
as Kevin Conway
as James Gordon
as Bill Crowley
as William Cheeseman
as Judge Walter J. Skinner
as Anne Anderson
as Neil Jacobs
as Kathy Boyer
Director:
Writer:
Steven Zaillian, Jonathan Harr
Stars:
John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Željko Ivanek, Bruce Norris, John Lithgow, Kathleen Quinlan, Peter Jacobson, Mary Mara,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
115 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A Civil Action
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Jan Schlichtmann
as Jerome Facher
as Kevin Conway
as James Gordon
as Bill Crowley
as William Cheeseman
as Judge Walter J. Skinner
as Anne Anderson
as Neil Jacobs
as Kathy Boyer
as Al Love
as Pinder
as Judge Constance Mullen
as John Riley
as Richard Aufiero
as Al Eustis
as Uncle Pete
as Donna Robbins
as Mr. Granger
as Evelyn Love
as Paul Shalline
as Tommy Barbas
as Grace Worker
as Grace Worker
as Grace Worker
as Bobby Pasqueriella
as Lauren Aufiero
as Insurance Lawyer
as Insurance Lawyer
as Insurance Lawyer
as Law Clerk
as Courtroom #7 Clerk
as Mrs. Granger
as Radio Talk Show Host
as Court Clerk
as PI Lawyer
as PI Lawyer
as Insurance Plaintiff
as Waiter
as Mover
as TV Reporter
as Detective
as Teenager on Property
as Teenager on Property
as Teenager on Property
as Market Clerk
as Woburn Traffic Cop
as Hotel Clerk
as Grace Attorney
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Federal Marshall
as Geologist
as Geologist
as Geologist
as Geologist
as Trustee's Assistant
as Bankruptcy Judge (uncredited)
as Land Watcher (uncredited)
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