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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.
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- Where can I watch A Civil Action online?
- You can stream A Civil Action on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did A Civil Action come out?
- A Civil Action was released in 1998.
- What genre is A Civil Action?
- A Civil Action is a drama film.
- How long is A Civil Action?
- A Civil Action runs about 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Who stars in A Civil Action?
- A Civil Action stars John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, and William H. Macy.
- How is A Civil Action rated?
- A Civil Action currently scores 6.5 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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