A Civil Action (Sealed) VHS Tape

A Civil Action (1998) is a legal drama directed by Steven Zaillian, based on Jonathan Harr’s nonfiction book. The film stars John Travolta as Jan Schlichtmann, a personal injury lawyer who takes on a case involving two major corporations accused of contaminating the water supply in Woburn, Massachusetts, leading to fatal cases of leukemia. As the case progresses, Schlichtmann becomes obsessed, risking his career and finances. The cast includes Robert Duvall, William H. Macy, Tony Shalhoub, and Kathleen Quinlan. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Duvall) and Best Cinematography.