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Based on a true story of a court case about environmental pollution in Woburn, Massachusetts, the film stars John Travolta and Robert Duvall. It was a box office failure but received positive reviews and an Oscar nomination for Duvall.
John Travolta stars as a lawyer who takes on a case against a leather company accused of causing leukemia in a town. The film is based on a book by Jonathan Harr and was nominated for two Oscars.
- (31K)
- Biography, 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 a town's water supply and causing leukemia deaths. The plot summary provides details of the case, the characters, the challenges and the outcome.
A Civil Action. NEW. In this legal thriller based on a true story, John Travolta stars as Jan Schlichtmann, a tenacious personal-injury attorney whose fierce determination entangles him in a...
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- Steven Zaillian
- PG-13
- John Travolta
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A Civil Action. OSCARS® 2X nominee. A lawyer puts his career on the line for the rights of his clients. 2,397. IMDb 6.6 1 h 54 min 1999 PG-13. Drama • Biting • Compelling • Sad. Rent. HD $3.59. Buy movie. HD $17.79 $4.99. More purchase. options. Available to rent or buy. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.