Synopsis
Julia Roberts won the Oscar for her portrayal of the fiery legal assistant who joined forces with her boss (Albert Finney) to bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees. Julia Roberts won the Oscar for her portrayal of the fiery legal assistant who joined forces with her boss (Albert Finney) to bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees. Reviews
There is never a dull moment.
A completly involving movie that will grab you from the first frame of film to the closing credits.
Demonstrates how good Soderbergh is with actors.
An exhilarating tale.
Roberts shines.
It's a prime Julia Roberts movie, and it is beguiling at just that.
Cast and credits
| Actors | Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Marg Helgenberger, Cherry Jones, Conchata Ferrell, Veanne Cox, Tracey Walter |
| Producers | Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher |
| Director | Steven Soderbergh |
| Writers | Susannah Grant |
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