Class Action(1991)
A father and a daughter, divided by a case, endangered by the truth.
Class Action 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.
Class Action (1991) is a drama, crime and history film directed by Michael Apted, released on March 15, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Gene Hackman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Colin Friels and Joanna Merlin. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 182 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Apted
- Writers:
- Christopher Ames, Carolyn Shelby, Samantha Shad
- Producers:
- Scott Kroopf, Robert W. Cort, Ted Field
- Cinematographer:
- Conrad Hall
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- Interscope Communications, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Class Action (1991) Trailer
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Class Action Cast & Crew
Main 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 Rubeš
as Pavel
Matt Clark
as Judge Symes
Fred Thompson
as Dr. Getchell
Jonathan Silverman
as Brian
Joan McMurtrey
as Ann
Anne Ramsay
as Deborah
Key crew
Directed by Michael Apted, written by Christopher Ames, Carolyn Shelby and Samantha Shad, produced by Scott Kroopf, Robert W. Cort and Ted Field.
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Class Action Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 182 ratings.
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Class Action – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Class Action online?
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Class Action (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Class Action?
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The main cast of Class Action (1991) includes Gene Hackman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Colin Friels, Joanna Merlin and Laurence Fishburne. The film was directed by Michael Apted. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Class Action released?
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Class Action was released on March 15, 1991 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Class Action worth watching?
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Class Action (1991) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 182 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Class Action?
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Yes. The official Class Action trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.