Class Action (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Class Action is a 1991 drama directed by Michael Apted, starring Gene Hackman and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $28.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Class Action About?
The premise of Class Action without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lawyer's life takes a complicated turn when he represents victims of a devastating accident. His case becomes intensely personal as he discovers his opponent is his estranged daughter. Battling each other in court, they must confront painful family secrets and unresolved issues that have shaped their lives, leading to a tense and emotional clash of wills.
Class Action Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- judicial system
- foxvideo
- man uses a wheelchair
- legal thriller
- attorney
- trial
- female lawyer
- two word title
- father daughter conflict
- mural
- reference to sigmund freud
- reference to p.t. barnum
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- judge
- judge's chambers
- file box
- archive room
- reference to richard nixon
- automobile manufacturer
- lawsuit
- convertible
- farmhouse
- argument
- death of wife
- offscreen death
- eulogy
- reference to ric flair
- reference to cyd charisse
- law firm
- reference to ronald reagan
- elevator
- courtroom drama
- civil litigator
- work ethic
- generation gap
- funeral
- father versus daughter
- estrangement
- car
- lawyer
- courtroom
- father daughter relationship
- death of mother
- title spoken by character
Class Action Cast
Gene Hackman leads the cast, with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Directed by Michael Apted.
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Director Michael Apted
Class Action Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Class Action 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 63% User score
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Class Action Plot Summary
What happens in Class Action from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this legal drama centered on a product liability case, a lawsuit against ARGO over a defective Meridian station wagon becomes personal for both sides. The car’s left-turn signal is implicated in dangerous explosions on impact, turning the courtroom into a stage for high-stakes testimony, technical evidence, and gritty moral questions.
Jedediah Tucker Ward, Gene Hackman, is a liberal civil rights lawyer who has built his career on helping people avoid being taken for a ride by the rich and powerful. He pursues principle over profit, though he has a stubborn habit of not following up on his clients after settlements, a trait that colors his approach to justice and responsibility.
Full summary
The whole story of Class Action, scene by scene
Class Action Box Office
Class Action grossed $28.3 million worldwide. $24.3 million came from the US and Canada and $4 million (14%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$28.3M
- US & Canada
- $24.3M
- International
- $4M
Class Action Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Class Action.
Cars in Class Action
5 cars on screen, including the 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider and the Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon.
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1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Important role -
Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon Minor role -
1981 Volvo DL Minor role -
1969 Chevrolet C-Series Background role
Class Action Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “訴訟” and “Conflitto di classe”.
- Also known as
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- 訴訟
- Conflitto di classe
- Acción judicial
- Das Gesetz der Macht
- Személyes ügy
- Δικαστική Πλάνη
- בשם התביעה בשם ההגנה
- A Lei do Poder
- Affaire non classée
- Процес от класа
- Julgamento Final
- Precedensowa sprawa
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- Hvis sandheden skal frem
- Коллективный иск
- Causa Wardových
- فعالیت کلاسی
- 审判终结
- 집단 소송
- Колективний позов
- Acció judicial
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Class Action FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Class Action, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Class Action?
Class Action runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Class Action released?
Class Action was released on March 15, 1991.
Who directed Class Action?
Class Action was directed by Michael Apted.
More films by Michael Apted Who is in the cast of Class Action?
Class Action stars Gene Hackman and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.
How much did Class Action make at the box office?
Class Action grossed $28.3 million worldwide ($24.3 million domestic, $4 million international).
How is Class Action rated?
Class Action has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 58 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Class Action have a post-credit scene?
No. Class Action has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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