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A Civil Action (1998)

Movie"Justice has its price."
Audience Score
65
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PG-13 1 hr 55 minDec 25th, 1998Drama
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.
StarringJohn TravoltaRobert DuvallTony Shalhoub
DirectorSteven Zaillian

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 25th, 1998
On DVD & Blu-ray:July 13th, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$70,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$56,709,981 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Touchstone Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions
Movie Tags:
lawyersuccessleukemialegal dramaright and justicebusiness start-upadvancement