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A Civil Action 1998

“Justice has its price.”

★ 6.5/10 PG-13 Drama Released
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What is A Civil Action?

A Civil Action is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
115 minutes
Release date
Dec 25, 1998
Studios
Touchstone Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
Genres
Drama
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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A Civil Action is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Touchstone Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises. Current status: Released.

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“A cynical lawyer becomes dangerously obsessed with a potentially lucrative industrial lawsuit.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores a high stakes industrial lawsuit
  • features an absorbing character obsession
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  • the protagonist risks giving up his career
  • deals with fatal health problems

Watch it if you enjoy intense legal dramas about high stakes lawsuits.

The film deals with fatal health problems including leukemia and cancer.

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When was A Civil Action released?

The film was released on 12/25/1998 in the US.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes.

What genre is the film?

The film is classified as a drama.

What is the central premise of the lawsuit?

A lawsuit was filed over industrial operations that appeared to have caused fatal cases of leukemia and cancer, as well as other health problems among citizens.

Who is the main character?

The main character is Jan Schlickmann, a cynical lawyer who takes on a case that becomes his obsession.

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