A Civil Action
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- Synopsis
- Directed by Schindler's List screenwriter Steve Zaillian, this courtroom drama is based on a true story and non-fiction book by Jonathan Harr. The case revolves around an incident in 1979 in East Woburn, MA, where two drinking wells supplying water ......
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- Starring
- John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Zeljko Ivanek
- Director(s)
- Steven Zaillian
- Distributor(s)
- Buena Vista
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 112 min.
Critic Reviews
The New York Times | Elvis MitchellAdd Critic to Favorites
It tells a finely nuanced tale of right, wrong and the gray area in between.Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
Civil Action is like John Grisham for grownups.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites
Comes close, achingly close, to greatness.Read the full review
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