A Civil Action
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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.
Storyline
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.
Released
1998
Runtime
1h 55min
Director
Budget
$70,000,000
Revenue
$56,709,981
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Touchstone Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions
Genre