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Language. English. Budget. $75 million. Box office. $56 million. A Civil Action is a 1998 American legal drama film directed and written by Steven Zaillian and starring John Travolta with Robert Duvall, James Gandolfini, Dan Hedaya, John Lithgow, William H. Macy, Kathleen Quinlan, and Tony Shalhoub. Based on the 1995 book of the same name by ...
- $56 million
- December 25, 1998
- $75 million
- Danny Elfman
Jan 8, 1999 · A movie based on a true story of a lawyer who sues a leather company for polluting the water supply and causing leukemia in a town. Starring John Travolta, Robert Duvall, and Kathleen Quinlan, directed by Steven Zaillian.
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- Drama
- Steven Zaillian
- 1999-01-08
Jan 8, 1999 · A Civil Action is a drama about a lawyer who takes on a case of pollution-related deaths by two corporations. The movie explores the realities and strategies of the law, and the differences between justice and winning.
A movie based on a true story of a lawyer who sues two corporations for poisoning the water supply of Woburn, Massachusetts, causing leukemia in children. The plot follows his legal battle, personal struggles, and the impact of the case on the community.
A Civil Action is a legal thriller based on a true story, starring John Travolta as a lawyer who takes on a complex case involving a toxic waste dump. The movie has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with ratings ranging from 3 to 5 stars.
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- Steven Zaillian
- PG-13
- John Travolta
A Civil Action is a 1995 non-fiction book by Jonathan Harr about a water contamination case in Woburn, Massachusetts, in the 1980s. [1] . The book became a best-seller. It won the National Book Critics Circle Award for nonfiction. [2] The case is Anderson v. Cryovac.
A lawyer puts his career on the line for the rights of his clients. 2,355 IMDb 6.6 1 h 54 min 1999. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Biting · Compelling · Sad. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.59. Buy. HD $17.79.
