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Erin Brockovich (2000) -- An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply.
Erin Brockovich (2000) -- An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply.
Erin Brockovich (2000) -- An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply.

Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   49,175 votes
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Director:
Steven Soderbergh
Writer (WGA):
Susannah Grant (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
17 March 2000 (USA) more
Tagline:
She brought a small town to its feet and a huge corporation to its knees.
Plot:
An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 26 wins & 42 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(146 articles)
Trailer for Matt Damon-Starring 'The Informant!' Arrives
 (From Aceshowbiz. 30 June 2009, 11:53 PM, PDT)

The Informant! trailer
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User Comments:
a definite winner, uplift, social conscience, and knockout acting more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Julia Roberts ... Erin Brockovich
David Brisbin ... Dr. Jaffe
Dawn Didawick ... Rosalind

Albert Finney ... Ed Masry
Valente Rodriguez ... Donald
Conchata Ferrell ... Brenda
George Rocky Sullivan ... Los Angeles Judge

Pat Skipper ... Defending Lawyer

Jack Gill ... Defendant
Irene Olga López ... Mrs. Morales
Emily Marks ... Beth Brockovich - 8 Months
Julie Marks ... Beth Brockovich - 8 Months

Scotty Leavenworth ... Matthew Brockovich
Gemmenne de la Peña ... Katie Brockovich (as Gemmenne De la Peña)

Erin Brockovich-Ellis ... Julia, the Waitress
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Runtime:
130 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS (8 channels)
Filming Locations:
Baker, California, USA more
Company:
Jersey Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Julia Roberts received an unprecedented salary for her lead role, making her the first woman to break the $20m barrier. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: While the beginning of the film is set in the late 80's, the poster of Jurassic Park (1993) in Erin's bedroom isn't seen until 18 months after Erin began working on the case in 1992. more
Quotes:
Erin Brockovich: Ya know why everyone thinks that all lawyers are back stabbing, blood sucking scum bags? cause they are! and I can not believe you expect me to go out, leave my kids with strangers and get people to trust you with THEIR lives while all the while your screwing me! You know, Ed, it's not about the number! It's about the way my work is valued in this firm...
[She looks at the two million dollar bonus check]
Ed Masry: Like I was saying, I thought that the number you proposed was inappropriate, so I increased it.
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in 50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Bluegrass Hoedown more

FAQ

Were the victims happy with the money that they were rewarded?
Did Erin Brockovich really memorize all 634 plaintiffs and their cases?
The scene where Julia Roberts told one of the defense attorneys, "We had that water brought in special for you folks," did that really happen?
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15 out of 21 people found the following comment useful:-
a definite winner, uplift, social conscience, and knockout acting, 5 May 2002
10/10
Author: mikel weisser from west coast of AZ

Steven Soderbergh's Erin Brockovich is exactly the uplift picture you've always hoped for. strong acting, moving script, important issues, legitimate procedurals and best of all it is scrupulously faithful to its true story. Struggling outspoken single mom, Erin (the Oscar winning performance by Julie Roberts proving irrevocably that she is more than just tits and teeth), gets on with a law firm run by Ed Masry (Albert Finney in a justifiably nominated supporting role)just in time to break open the biggest direct action corporate lawsuit in american history. it is not a simple magic act either. Erin's got her character flaws (many of which are visited on supportive biker boyfriend George, played by Aaron Eckhart) and the lawsuit is immensely complicated, though Screenwriter Susannah Grant's nominated script keeps it all in focus and understandable. It's the kind of story we can all learn a lot from. Erin works her tail off, polishes her own too harsh rough edges and ultimately wins a richly deserved reward (just the film itself was so amply rewarded.)It's a story that inspires americans to believe in the system and fight against corporate injustice on their own personal level. It's the kind of thing that shows each and every person can make a big difference. everybody should be proud of soderbergh for realizing what a huge hero Erin Brockovich is and for bringing her struggles and triumphs to the screen.

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