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1998 · 115 min · PG-13

A Civil Action

Directed by Steven Zaillian · Drama

A Civil Action (1998) is a Drama film, directed by Steven Zaillian set in Massachusetts. It runs 115 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A courtroom, with a bleak tone. Themes of obsession and environmental collapse run throughout.

Composer
Danny Elfman
Cinematography
Conrad Hall
Cast
John TravoltaRobert DuvallTony ShalhoubWilliam H. MacyŽeljko IvanekBruce NorrisJohn LithgowKathleen Quinlan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Massachusetts
Setting
UrbanSuburban

Premise & themes

Premise
Courtroom
Themes
ObsessionEnvironmental Collapse
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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