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A Civil Action

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A Civil Action
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PG13,1hr 52min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1998
Director:
Steven Zaillian
Distributor:
Walt Disney Video
Starring:
John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub  ...more
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 to the town were found to be contaminated with industrial solvents. When toxic waste was discovered later that year, suspicions arose that the local factories caused the pollution. The residents felt these companies were responsible for the unusually high ... Full Synopsis
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David Ansen, NewsWeek
Zaillian's meaty movie, at once bleak and hopeful, speaks volumes about the maddening distance between justice and the justice system. Full Review
Metascore
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68
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 26 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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John Travolta
Jan Schlichtmann
Robert Duvall
Jerome Facher
Tony Shalhoub
Kevin Conway
William H. Macy
James Gordon
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