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A Civil Action

My Krugerrands. I've had them forever. I want you to have them. And... this is the deed to...

James Gordon:

[Seeing Uncle Pete for another loan after Schlichtmann's firm is in serious financial trouble]
You'll never guess what I did last night. You'll like this. I pledged $200 to a tele-evangelist. I'm not kidding. He said, "Give and ye shall receive." I called him right up. I know, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "Gordon's losing it. He's falling apart. He's probably buying lottery tickets." I bought a few, I'll admit it. I know. But, seriously, the jackpot's $45 million. That's just this week. You should see the lines out there. Uncle Pete:
[Nods to a bulge in Gordon's pocket]
Is that a gun? James Gordon:
What? This? No. No, this is for you. [Empties bag that was in his pocket full of coins] James Gordon:
My Krugerrands. I've had them forever. I want you to have them. And... this is the deed to my house. And here is Conway's and Crowley's and Jan's. See? I come bearing gifts. We really need the money

Full Transcript

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Is that a gun What
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This No No this is for you
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My Krugerrands I've had them forever
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I want you to have them
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And this is the deed to my house
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Here is Conway's and Crowley's and Jan's
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See I've come bearing gifts
Duration
33 seconds
Views
843
Timestamp in Movie
01:03:00
Uploaded
Apr 02, 2022
Genres
Production
Touchstone Pictures,Paramount Pictures,Wildwood Enterprises,Scott Rudin Productions

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Movie Summary

A tenacious lawyer takes on a case involving a major company responsible for causing several people to be diagnosed with leukemia due to the town's water supply being contaminated, at the risk of bankrupting his firm and career.

Actors

William H. Macy
James Gordon
Ned Eisenberg
Uncle Pete