A Civil Action
"Justice has its price."
Originally released in 1998. A Civil Action is a drama film. directed by Steven Zaillian.
Starring John Travolta, Robert Duvall, and Tony Shalhoub
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (472 votes)
Budget
$70M
Production budget
Box Office
$56.7M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Travolta
as Jan Schlichtmann
Robert Duvall
as Jerome Facher
Tony Shalhoub
as Kevin Conway
William H. Macy
as James Gordon
Zeljko Ivanek
as Bill Crowley
Bruce Norris
as William Cheeseman
John Lithgow
as Judge Walter J. Skinner
Kathleen Quinlan
as Anne Anderson
Peter Jacobson
as Neil Jacobs
Mary Mara
as Kathy Boyer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $70,000,000
- Revenue
- $56,709,981
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Paramount Pictures
- Wildwood Enterprises
- Scott Rudin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed A Civil Action?
A Civil Action was directed by Steven Zaillian.
How long is A Civil Action?
A Civil Action has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was A Civil Action released?
A Civil Action was released on December 25, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Civil Action?
The main cast of A Civil Action includes John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Zeljko Ivanek.
Is A Civil Action worth watching?
A Civil Action has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 472 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.