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The Client

  • TV Series
  • 1995–19961995–1996
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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John Grisham and JoBeth Williams in The Client (1995)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
This series was based on the book by John Grisham about Reggie Love, a lawyer, who just started her practice and is also a recovering alcoholic which was made into a movie starring Susan Sar... Read allThis series was based on the book by John Grisham about Reggie Love, a lawyer, who just started her practice and is also a recovering alcoholic which was made into a movie starring Susan Sarandon. Now Jobeth Williams is playing the part of Reggie. Her adversary in the movie, Roy ... Read allThis series was based on the book by John Grisham about Reggie Love, a lawyer, who just started her practice and is also a recovering alcoholic which was made into a movie starring Susan Sarandon. Now Jobeth Williams is playing the part of Reggie. Her adversary in the movie, Roy Foltrig is also there. Only their relationship is not as adversarial as it was in the movi... Read all
IMDb RATING
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241
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  • Creator
    • Judith Paige Mitchell(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • JoBeth Williams
    • John Heard
    • Polly Holliday
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  • Creator
    • Judith Paige Mitchell(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • JoBeth Williams
    • John Heard
    • Polly Holliday
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    • 3User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams
    • Reggie Loveas Reggie Love
    21 episodes21 eps • 1995–1996
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • Roy Foltriggas Roy Foltrigg
    21 episodes21 eps • 1995–1996
    Polly Holliday
    Polly Holliday
    • Momma Loveas Momma Love
    21 episodes21 eps • 1995–1996
    David Barry Gray
    David Barry Gray
    • Clint McGuireas Clint McGuire
    21 episodes21 eps • 1995–1996
    Ossie Davis
    Ossie Davis
    • Judge Harry Rooseveltas Judge Harry Roosevelt
    14 episodes14 eps • 1995–1996
    David Michael Mullins
    • Lewis Maddoxas Lewis Maddox
    7 episodes7 eps • 1995–1996
    Burke Moses
    Burke Moses
    • Jackson Loveas Jackson Love
    6 episodes6 eps • 1995–1996
    William Converse-Roberts
    William Converse-Roberts
    • Dr. Gus Cardonias Dr. Gus Cardoni
    6 episodes6 eps • 1995–1996
    Derek McGrath
    Derek McGrath
    • Arnieas Arnie
    4 episodes4 eps • 1996
    Valerie Mahaffey
    Valerie Mahaffey
    • Ellie Foltriggas Ellie Foltrigg
    4 episodes4 eps • 1995–1996
    Thom Barry
    Thom Barry
    • Judgeas Judge
    4 episodes4 eps • 1996
    Brixton Karnes
    Brixton Karnes
    • Officer Brillas Officer Brill
    4 episodes4 eps • 1995–1996
    Mac Davis
    Mac Davis
    • Waldo Gainesas Waldo Gaines
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995–1996
    Harry Lennix
    Harry Lennix
    • Daniel Holbrookas Daniel Holbrook
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995–1996
    Emilio Borelli
    Emilio Borelli
    • Nickas Nick
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996
    Allen Williams
    Allen Williams
    • Howard Straitheas Howard Straithe
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995–1996
    Timothy Carhart
    Timothy Carhart
    • Walon Clarkas Walon Clark
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995
    Emmanuelle Bach
    • Nicoleas Nicole
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995–1996
    • Creator
      • Judith Paige Mitchell(developed for television by)
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    Storyline

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    This series was based on the book by John Grisham about Reggie Love, a lawyer, who just started her practice and is also a recovering alcoholic which was made into a movie starring Susan Sarandon. Now Jobeth Williams is playing the part of Reggie. Her adversary in the movie, Roy Foltrig is also there. Only their relationship is not as adversarial as it was in the movie. Reggie occasionally calls on Roy for help, and at other times drives him crazy with high standards of ethics. Also Reggie is trying to convince her ex-husband to allow her access to her children. —<rcs0411@yahoo.com>
    • law firm
    • judge
    • courtroom
    • lawyer client relationship
    • lawyer hero
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      • No case too big. No client too small.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Parents guide
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    • Connections
      Featured in Uvda: Episode #20.1 (2013)

    User reviews3

    Review
    Top review
    Well done, especially an exceptional pilot.
    Not enough people saw "John Grisham's 'The Client'" so it was overlooked and faded off TV screens pretty fast. I looked forward to each episode; however, the pilot was one of the best written and directed of its genre that I've ever seen. Wonderful characters, a reality of time and place and a genuine humanity distinguished it from the competition then and now. It pulled me in from the first frame. For me to remember it all this time says a lot.

    A young boy is in trouble and the lawyer who helps him has a few messes of her own. She knows everyone in her small southern town and each relationship has its complications. I especially applaud JoBeth Williams, John Heard, the young boy, who I believe was Brad Renfrew, and Ossie Davis, who raises the bar every time he works. It's too bad not enough people saw this one.
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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El cliente
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Michael Filerman Productions
      • Judith Paige Mitchell Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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