A Civil Action

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

John Travolta Jan Schlichtmann

Robert Duvall Jerome Facher

Tony Shalhoub Kevin Conway

William H. Macy James Gordon

Željko Ivanek Bill Crowley