23 Sep 2005
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
A Civil Action
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.
Top Billed Cast
John Travolta Jan Schlichtmann
Robert Duvall Jerome Facher
Tony Shalhoub Kevin Conway
William H. Macy James Gordon
Zeljko Ivanek Bill Crowley
Bruce Norris William Cheeseman
John Lithgow Judge Walter J. Skinner
Kathleen Quinlan Anne Anderson
Peter Jacobson Neil Jacobs
Mary Mara Kathy Boyer
James Gandolfini Al Love
Stephen Fry Pinder
Denise Dowse Judge Constance Mullen
Dan Hedaya John Riley
David Thornton Richard Aufiero
Ned Eisenberg Uncle Pete
Margot Rose Donna Robbins
Daniel von Bargen Mr. Granger
Paul Desmond Paul Shalline
Michael P. Byrne Tommy Barbas
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