The Client
"A district attorney out for a conviction. A new lawyer out of her league. A young boy who knew too much."
Originally released in 1994. The Client is a drama/thriller film. directed by Joel Schumacher.
Starring Brad Renfro, Susan Sarandon, and Tommy Lee Jones
Synopsis
A street-wise kid, Mark Sway, sees the suicide of Jerome Clifford, a prominent Louisiana lawyer, whose current client is Barry 'The Blade' Muldano, a Mafia hit-man. Before Jerome shoots himself, he tells Mark where the body of a Senator is buried. Clifford shoots himself and Mark is found at the scene, and both the FBI and the Mafia quickly realize that Mark probably knows more than he says.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 20, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (1,306 votes)
Budget
$45M
Production budget
Box Office
$117.6M
2.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brad Renfro
as Mark Sway
Susan Sarandon
as Reggie Love
Tommy Lee Jones
as Roy Foltrigg
Mary-Louise Parker
as Dianne Sway
Anthony LaPaglia
as Barry Muldano
Bradley Whitford
as Thomas Fink
Will Patton
as Sergeant Hardy
Anthony Edwards
as Clint Von Hooser
J. T. Walsh
as Jason McThune
Anthony Heald
as Larry Trumann
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $45,000,000
- Revenue
- $117,615,211
Production Companies
- Alcor Films
- Regency Enterprises
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Client about?
A street-wise kid, Mark Sway, sees the suicide of Jerome Clifford, a prominent Louisiana lawyer, whose current client is Barry 'The Blade' Muldano, a Mafia hit-man. Before Jerome shoots himself, he...
Who directed The Client?
The Client was directed by Joel Schumacher.
How long is The Client?
The Client has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Client released?
The Client was released on July 20, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Client?
The main cast of The Client includes Brad Renfro, Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony LaPaglia.
Is The Client worth watching?
The Client has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,306 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.