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The Client (1994) 6.6
A young boy who witnessed the suicide of a mafia lawyer hires an attorney to protect him when the district attorney tries to use him to take down a mob family. Director:Joel Schumacher |
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Cast
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| Susan Sarandon | ... | ||
| Tommy Lee Jones | ... | ||
| Mary-Louise Parker | ... | ||
| Anthony LaPaglia | ... | ||
| J.T. Walsh | ... | ||
| Anthony Edwards | ... | ||
| Brad Renfro | ... | ||
| Will Patton | ... | ||
| Bradley Whitford | ... | ||
| Anthony Heald | ... | ||
| Kim Coates | ... | ||
| Kimberly Scott | ... | ||
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David Speck | ... | |
| William H. Macy | ... | ||
| Ossie Davis | ... | ||
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Mark Sway is an 11 year old boy who lives with his mother and brother in a trailer. One day he and his brother are hanging out when a car pulls over beside them. The driver then sticks a hose in his exhaust and puts the other end into the car. Mark pulls it out. But the man sees him and grabs him and takes inside the car. The man talks to Mark then later shoots himself. The shock sends Mark's brother into a catatonic state. The police question him and slips out some stuff that makes them think he's saying more than he knows. Roy Foltrigg, a prosecutor with political ambitions tells Mark he wants to talk to him tomorrow. Mark feeling that he needs a lawyer, sees Reggie Love. Mark tells him about the man who killed himself. Reggie tells him he's a mob lawyer. And one of his clients is a member of a mob family who is suspected of killing a Senator who was trying to take down his family. But because the Senator's body is missing, they can't prosecute him. Reggie thinks Foltrigg thinks the... Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com
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A District Attorney Out For A Conviction. A New Lawyer Out Of Her League. A Young Boy Who Knew Too Much.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for a child in jeopardy and brief language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 July 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El cliente See more »Box Office
Budget:
$45,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
£2,100,033 (UK) (11 November 1994)Company Credits
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Mark: Where are yours?
Lawyer's Secretary: Are you even injured?
Mark: Do I look injured?
Lawyer's Secretary: Well, we only do injuries.
Mark: Well, I'll just go get hit by a truck and come back.
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Written by Mark Kazanoff
Performed by Tri-Samual Soul Champs
Courtesy of Black Top Records
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Goofs
Reggie's hand at the end of the movie. When she is hugging Mark sometimes her right hand is on his head, sometimes her left. Sometimes one hand is on his shoulder and in close-up it's on his head. See more »Quotes
Lawyer's Secretary: Where are your parents?Mark: Where are yours?
Lawyer's Secretary: Are you even injured?
Mark: Do I look injured?
Lawyer's Secretary: Well, we only do injuries.
Mark: Well, I'll just go get hit by a truck and come back.
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Soundtracks
"She Said"Written by Mark Kazanoff
Performed by Tri-Samual Soul Champs
Courtesy of Black Top Records
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'The Client' is perhaps one of the many films that won't be enjoyed as much after one has read the book. I, having not read John Grisham's novel, quite enjoyed it. Sure the movie has its flaws in the form of plot holes, caricatures, obvious clichés etc, but it essentially manages to keep the viewer engaged. 'The Client' is further backed up by strong performances. Susan Sarandon makes full use of her powerful screen presence and easily stands out. No wonder she's an exceptional actress. Reggie Love is one of her most memorable performances (among the so many she's already given). The late Brad Renfro, as the young Sway, is very competent and does impress in several scenes. Tommy Lee Jones is funny (both intentionally and unintentionally). From the supporting cast, Mary-Louise Parker leaves a mark. William H. Macy barely has more than a few lines but has a dignified presence. The villains both look and act like caricatures. In a nutshell, it's an interesting film with a flawed but gripping plot and marvelous performances.