A Civil Action

A Civil Action

Directed by Steven Zaillian
19981hr 55min

"Delve into the world of high-stakes legal battles in this gripping drama, where one lawyer's quest for justice morphs into a hard-fought odyssey for truth and redemption. Jan Schlickmann, played masterfully by John Travolta, forges a relentless path as he unwittingly becomes entangled in a case that could transform lives, including his own. Dive headfirst into a labyrinth of riveting twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

As Schlickmann plummets down the rabbit hole of legal drama, his inner turmoil and unwavering determination paint a striking portrait of the human spirit pushed to its limits. Torn between loyalty to his career and the pursuit of accountability, he must navigate through uncharted waters where the lines between right and wrong blur in mesmerizing fashion. Brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster as 'A Civil Action' unfolds into a compelling tale of power, sacrifice, and the expansive grey area where morality and ambition collide. Will Schlickmann emerge victorious, or will the case consume him whole? The answer lies within...immerse yourself in this legal thriller and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about justice."

Cast

John Travolta

Jan Schlichtmann

John Travolta

John Lithgow

Judge Walter J. Skinner

John Lithgow

Robert Duvall

Jerome Facher

Robert Duvall

Kathy Bates

Bankruptcy Judge (uncredited)

Kathy Bates

William H. Macy

James Gordon

William H. Macy

James Gandolfini

Al Love

James Gandolfini

Stephen Fry

Tony Shalhoub

Kevin Conway

Tony Shalhoub

Kathleen Quinlan

Anne Anderson

Kathleen Quinlan

Rob McElhenney

Teenager on Property

Rob McElhenney

Harry Dean Stanton

Land Watcher (uncredited)

Harry Dean Stanton

Peter Jacobson

Neil Jacobs

Peter Jacobson

Zeljko Ivanek

Bill Crowley

Zeljko Ivanek

Paul Ben-Victor

Bobby Pasqueriella

Paul Ben-Victor

Dan Hedaya

John Riley

Dan Hedaya

Sydney Pollack

Al Eustis

Sydney Pollack

David Thornton

Richard Aufiero

David Thornton

Josh Pais

Law Clerk

Josh Pais

Mary Mara

Kathy Boyer

Mary Mara

Daniel von Bargen

Mr. Granger

Daniel von Bargen

Ned Eisenberg

Uncle Pete

Ned Eisenberg

Kevin Fry-Bowers

Denise Dowse

Judge Constance Mullen

Denise Dowse

David Barrett

Teenager on Property

David Barrett

Jay Patterson

Geologist

Jay Patterson

Robert Cicchini

PI Lawyer

Robert Cicchini

Haskell V. Anderson III

Courtroom #7 Clerk

Haskell V. Anderson III

John Lafayette

Geologist

John Lafayette

Sam Travolta

Grace Attorney

Sam Travolta

Kaiulani Lee

Mrs. Granger

Kaiulani Lee

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