description A Civil Action Overview
A Civil Action is a 1998 legal drama based on Jonathan Harr’s true story concerning a lawsuit in Woburn, Massachusetts. The film centers on a case alleging industrial solvent contamination of an aquifer and its link to illnesses, including cancer and leukemia, among local residents. The litigation involved Cryovac, Inc., and resulted in a significant financial investment despite receiving generally positive reviews.
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info A Civil Action Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1998 |
help A Civil Action FAQ
What real case inspired A Civil Action?
A Civil Action is based on Jonathan Harr's true account of a lawsuit in Woburn, Massachusetts. The case concerned alleged industrial solvent contamination of an aquifer.
What health problems are alleged in A Civil Action?
The lawsuit links the contamination to illnesses among local residents, including cancer and leukemia. The film follows the legal fight over those claims.
What type of film is A Civil Action?
A Civil Action is a 1998 legal drama. Its story centers on lawyers handling a complex environmental contamination case rather than a fictional courtroom mystery.
Where does the case in A Civil Action take place?
The case takes place in Woburn, Massachusetts. The dispute involves an aquifer allegedly contaminated by industrial solvents and the illnesses reported by residents.
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