“A Civil Action” is a 1998 film about the story of a lawyer named Jan Schlichtmann who jeopardizes his career and firm to take up a case against two companies causing leukemia in children due to contaminated water supply. The film, directed by Steven Zaillian and written by Jonathan Harr and Steven Zaillian, star actors like John Travolta, Robert Duvall, and Tony Shalhoub. Get ready to learn more about where this film was shot and discover interesting behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
The film was not shot in a single location. Different scenes were made in multiple locations across the USA. Some of these places include Northbridge and Woburn in Massachusetts, Los Angeles City Hall in California, Framingham Pond and Jamaica Plain in Quincy and Boston, Massachusetts, respectively. Filming started on October 7, 1997, and concluded on February 25, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dan Hedaya | John Riley |
| David Thornton | Richard Aufiero |
| Sydney Pollack | Al Eustis |
| Ned Eisenberg | Uncle Pete |
| Margot Rose | Donna Robbins |
| Caroline Carrigan | Evelyn Love |
| Paul Desmond | Paul Shalline |
| Michael P. Byrne | Tommy Barbas |
| Tracy Miller | Grace Worker |
| Paul Hewitt | Grace Worker |
| Clayton Landey | Grace Worker |
| Paul Ben-Victor | Bobby Pasqueriella |
| Elizabeth Burnette | Lauren Aufiero |
| Alan Wilder | Insurance Lawyer |
| Gregg Joseph Monk | Insurance Lawyer |
| Harout Beshlian | Insurance Lawyer |
| Josh Pais | Law Clerk |
| Kaiulani Lee | Mrs. Granger |
| Howie Carr | Radio Talk Show Host |
| Denise Dowse | Judge Constance Mullen |
| Pearline Fergerson | Court Clerk |
| Scott Weintraub | PI Lawyers |
| Robert Cicchini | PI Lawyers |
| Christopher Stevenson | Insurance Plaintiff |
| Kevin Fry | Waiter |
| Brian Turk | Mover |
| Rikki Klieman | TV Reporter |
| Charlie Stavola | Detective |
| David Barrett | Teenager on Property |
| Ryan Janis | Teenager on Property |
| Rob McElhenney | Teenager on Property |
| Richard Calnan | Woburn Traffic Cop |
| Gene Wolande | Hotel Clerk |
| Sam Travolta | Grace Attorney |
| Gregg Shawzin | Reporter |
| Sayda Alan | Reporter |
| Catherine Leahan | Reporter |
| Bruce Holman | Federal Marshall |
| Charles Levin | Geologist |
| Byron Jennings | Geologist |
| Jay Patterson | Geologist |
| Taylor Bernard | Trustee’s Assistant |
| Kathy Bates | Bankruptcy Judge (uncredited) |
| Nicole Nikki Belli | Girl (uncredited) |
| Steve Bertorelli | Red Sox fan (uncredited) |
| Tommy Bull | Bit part (uncredited) |
| Melissa Calheno | Girl Dancing with Jan Schlichtmann (uncredited) |
| Jerry Clower | Televangelist (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Tom Cutler | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Amy Dowd | Featured Dancer on Bridge (uncredited) |
| Aaron Feder | Fenway Park Vendor (uncredited) |
| Lana Ford | Francine Conway (uncredited) |
| John Franchi | Construction worker (uncredited) |
| Bryan Greenberg | Firecracker Kid (uncredited) |
| Phil Hawn | Attorney in Courtroom Gallery (uncredited) |
| Aaron Henry | Al Love’s Son (uncredited) |
| Edward Herrmann | (uncredited) (unconfirmed) |
| Robert Hofmann | Harvard Club businessman (uncredited) |
| Sheila Korsi | Cashier (uncredited) |
| Sarah Krasner | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Richie LaMontagne | (uncredited) (unconfirmed) |
| Robbie Martin | Al Love’s Son (uncredited) |
| Jorge Mendonca | Fan at Fenway Park (uncredited) |
| George Meyers | Xerox Repair Man (uncredited) |
| Dane Moreton | Student (uncredited) |
| Blake Neitzel | Boy in Classroom (uncredited) |
| Collin Pelton | Sports Fan (uncredited) |
| Dale Resteghini | Fenway Park Fan (uncredited) |
| Lisa Rhyne | Grieving Mother (uncredited) |
| Guy Richardson | Family Member Litigate (uncredited) |
| Brian Rivers | Fan at Fenway Park (uncredited) |
| Julia Roberts | Fenway Park Fan (uncredited) |
| Gary Rodriguez | Juror (uncredited) |
| Stephen Russell | (uncredited) |
| Rocco Salata | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Racheal Seymour | Car Accident Woman (uncredited) |
| Harry Dean Stanton | Land Watcher (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- John Travolta plays the lead role of Jan Schlichtmann in the movie.
- Robert Duvall appears as Jerome Facher and Tony Shalhoub as Kevin Conway.
- The movie, “A Civil Action,” was nominated for two Oscars along with five other wins and eight nominations.
- The film is a blend of Biography and Drama and was officially released in the USA on 08 January 1999.
- The film runs for 1 hour and 55 minutes.
- Although set against the backdrop of a serious legal fight, the film also paints a human portrait of the characters involved.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Northbridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.1516323
- Longitude: -71.6494407
- Place ID: ChIJCxhT65UN5IkRAiX5TEsx8qs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Northbridge, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Woburn, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.4792618
- Longitude: -71.1522765
- Place ID: ChIJp-rYSQZ144kRiYj5GAr41zI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Woburn, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Los Angeles City Hall – 200 North Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0537136
- Longitude: -118.2426533
- Place ID: ChIJjzUBO0_GwoARrO_fJmtVI1c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Framingham Pond, Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.279286
- Longitude: -71.4161565
- Place ID: ChIJ33ddcTiI44kRYmMVIstooJ4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Framingham, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
