A Civil Action
1998 · 1h 55m · Drama
If you're in the mood for a smart legal drama with real stakes and moral complexity, this one's worth your time—it's got Jon Voight and John Travolta doing serious work, and the obsession angle gives it genuine tension. But if you want something lighter or more action-packed, this slow-burn courtroom story will feel like homework.
Plot
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.
Director: Steven Zaillian
Cast: John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Željko Ivanek
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