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A Civil Action

Where:

Massachusetts

When:

The 1980s

Justice has its price. — 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.

Released in 1998 — 115 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

English