Class Action
"A father and a daughter, divided by a case, endangered by the truth."
Originally released in 1991. Class Action is a drama/crime film. directed by Michael Apted.
Starring Gene Hackman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Colin Friels
Synopsis
A liberal activist lawyer alienated his daughter Maggie years ago when she discovered his many affairs. Now a conservative corporate lawyer, Maggie agrees to go up against her father in court. To gain promotion, she must defend an auto manufacturer against charges that their explosion-prone station wagons are unsafe. As her mother begs for peace, Maggie takes on her dad in a trial that turns increasingly personal and nasty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (170 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gene Hackman
as Jedediah Tucker Ward
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Maggie Ward
Colin Friels
as Michael Grazier
Joanna Merlin
as Estelle Ward
Laurence Fishburne
as Nick Holbrook
Donald Moffat
as Quinn
Jan Rubeลก
as Pavel
Matt Clark
as Judge Symes
Fred Thompson
as Dr. Getchell
Jonathan Silverman
as Brian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Interscope Communications
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Class Action about?
A liberal activist lawyer alienated his daughter Maggie years ago when she discovered his many affairs. Now a conservative corporate lawyer, Maggie agrees to go up against her father in court. To g...
Who directed Class Action?
Class Action was directed by Michael Apted.
How long is Class Action?
Class Action has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Class Action released?
Class Action was released on March 15, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Class Action?
The main cast of Class Action includes Gene Hackman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Colin Friels, Joanna Merlin, Laurence Fishburne.
Is Class Action worth watching?
Class Action has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 170 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.