A Civil Action

At the risk of bankrupting his firm and career, lawyer Jan Schlichtman takes on a case involving two companies responsible for causing children to be diagnosed with leukemia due to the town's contaminated water supply.

Director

Steven Zaillian

Writer

Jonathan Harr, Steven Zaillian

Released

8 Jan 1999

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 5 wins & 10 nominations total