A Civil Action (1998): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

A Civil Action features John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Željko Ivanek, Bruce Norris. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1998-12-25. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (524 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is A Civil Action?

A Civil Action is listed as Drama on TMDB.

How long is A Civil Action?

A Civil Action runs about 115 minutes.

Who stars in A Civil Action?

Cast highlights include John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Željko Ivanek, Bruce Norris.

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