A Civil Action (1998)
ADULT THEMES, LOW LEVEL COARSE LANGUAGE
| Director: | Steven Zaillian |
| Actors: | Robert Duvall, James Gandolfini, John Travolta, William H. Macy, John Lithgow, Tony Shalhoub, Dan Hedaya, Kathleen Quinlan |
John Travolta (Face/Off, Phenomenon) gives another brilliant performance in a suspenseful true story that's been praised as the greatest legal thriller of all time! Jan Schlichtmann (Travolta) is a cynical, high-priced personal injury attorney who only takes big-money cases he can safely settle out of court. Though his latest case at first appears straightforward, Schlichtmann soon becomes entangled in an epic legal battle...one where he's willing to put his career, reputation and all that he owns on the line for the rights of his clients! Also featuring Robert Duvall (The Apostle, Phenomenon), William H. Macy (Fargo, Mr. Holland's Opus) and John Lithgow (The Pelican Brief, TV's 3rd Rock From The Sun) - this gripping, widely acclaimed hit delivers edge-of-your seat entertainment.
| Status: | LongWait |
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| Run time: | 111mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen |
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Member Reviews (11)
11 Member
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Jenny
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Slow and dull. I only kept watching to see which way the ending would go. Very disappointed. The acting was fine but there was nothing new in the plot. Being based on a true story doesn't make it good. Don't waste your time.
Jo
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John Travolta is cold and tough but heartfelt too in this courtroom drama that makes one think about corporate society. Are the big companies ruling our lives and should we fight back. Based on a true story Civil Action is essential viewing.
Stephen H.
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interesting
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Karel S.
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I am pleased to see that other Quickflixers like this film. For some reason it has a worse reputation than it deserves, probably because of the muted ending which may come unexpected after a long buildup. It tells the story of a lawyer (Travolta) who starts a case as a reasonable gamble for the money but along the way finds a more genuine inspiration, which leads his firm to bankruptcy. If you can swallow the American melodrama and sit through the somewhat lengthy second act, you'll get an exciting look into a character questioning the reasons why he is doing the job he is doing. And aren't we all at some point... Splendid acting talent galore: William H. Macy, James Gandolfini, John Lithgow, Stephen Fry and a brief appearance of Kathy Bates.
Barry Lloyd
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Brilliantly realised dramatisation of a real case. Cleverly condensed so that the dull legalities become dramatic counterpoints.
Pam Browne
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