READ THIS FIRST: This is a 12-inch Diameter Laserdisc, which is NOT the same as DVD and cannot be played on a DVD player!
Laserdisc Title: "CLASS ACTION"
Edition: Fullscreen Edition (Single Disc)
Directed By: Michael Apted
Starring: Gene Hackman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Colin Friels, Joanna Merlin, Larry Fishburne, Donald Moffat, Jonathan Silverman
Production / Year: 1991 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Running Time: 109 Minutes / Color
Audio Format:Digital Sound, Dolby Surround, Stereo, CX Encoded
Video Format: NTSC, CLV (Extended Play)
Miscellaneous Features: Rated R, Closed Captioned
Distributed By: FoxVideo, Inc.
Catalog / Spine Number: 1869-80
Cosmetic Condition:
Disc (s): Excellent - Hardly noticeable to very light to very minor hairline surface swirls or very light fingerprint marks, if any
Jacket: Excellent - Normal shelf wear, few creases, slightly worn-out corners or edges but no obvious signs of spines splitting
Synopsis:
This is an extraordinary drama in which father and daughter (both lawyers) with big emotional issues have a face-off in the courtroom. Aside from a very well-constructed plot and competent direction by Michael Apted, the performances delivered by the actors are quite impressive. The supporting cast is very good, especially Jan Rubes (Alexander Pavel).Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio shows great maturity in a challenging role - and the fact that she is stunningly beautiful does not hurt. And what about that Gene Hackman? What a brilliant actor. Watching him feels like a real privilege. Don't you miss the chance of doing it. There are really two kinds of lawyer films out there; the kind that is about the trial and the kind that is about the lawyers; this film is about the lawyers and the family drama of a father and daughter pitted against each other in a class action lawsuit. The film is well constructed and acted, though there is the occasional corny dialoge in the father-daughter scenes that could have been written much stronger. The father (played by Gene Hackman) is a crusading support-the-little-guy type, but he is not without his warts and particularly not without the consequences of his giant ego. Hackman is perfect in this role and gives his character the depth it deserves. Mary Elizabeth Masterantonio plays the daughter and is really the center of the film since it is her evolution more than Hackman's that drives the plot. She more than holds her own against a much more experienced actor and gives the film credibility. Gene Hackman and Mary Mastrantonio are great in this class action case involving Argo, and automobile manufacturer. In this case a car manufacturer tries to hide a defective wiring circuit that can cause a car to explode. Interesting that here Hackman is fighting for the little guy, while in "Runaway Jury" he was the corporate lawyer.Hackman and Mastrantonio play father and daughter. This accident case threatens to split them even further than they were because of her fathers devotion to his cause. Mastrantonio is remarkable as a daughter who can't forgive her father for hurting her mother. Great drama and some good court scenes make this well worth buying. Lawrence Fishburne is excellent as always. His performance as an attorney is superb. I picked this up for under seven dollars at the local brick and mortar. I highly recommend it.
THIS IS NOT A DVD!!! THIS IS A 12" LASERDISC AND WILL NOT PLAY IN A DVD PLAYER
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