The Client

The Client

The Client is a 1994 American legal thriller film directed by Joel Schumacher, and starring Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones and Brad Renfro in his film debut. It is based on the novel of the same name by John Grisham. The film was released in the United States on July 20, 1994.

quick facts
Release date:July 22, 1994
Directed by:Joel Schumacher
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:119 Minutes
Producer:Arnon Milchan, Steven Reuther
Music by:Howard Shore
Cinematography:Tony Pierce-Roberts
Screenplay by:Robert Getchell, Akiva Goldsman
Estimated budget:$45,000,000
Adapted from:The Client
Genre:Thriller

Award-winners from The Client

Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Character:Reggie Love
Born:October 4, 1946
Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Born:October 4, 1946

Cast of The Client

William H. Macy
William H. Macy
Born:March 13, 1950
Age:62
Will Patton
Will Patton
Sergeant Hardy
Born:June 14, 1954
Age:57
Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
'Reverend' Roy Foltrigg
Born:September 15, 1946
Age:65
Kim Coates
Kim Coates
Paul Gronke
Born:January 2, 1959
Age:53
Anthony LaPaglia
Anthony LaPaglia
Barry 'The Blade' Muldano
Born:January 31, 1959
Age:53
Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis
Born:Dec. 8, 1917
Died:Feb. 4, 2005

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1994 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Susan Sarandon
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YearAward Nomination
1994 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Susan Sarandon
1994 Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role, Susan Sarandon
1995 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture, Susan Sarandon
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Film director of The Client

Joel Schumacher
Joel Schumacher

Joel T. Schumacher is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Schumacher was born in New York City, the son of Marian and Francis Schumacher. His mother was a Swedish Jew, and his father was a Baptist from Knoxville, Tennessee, who died when Joel was four years old. Schumacher...
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Music contributors for The Client

Howard Shore
Howard Shore

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Filming locations for The Client

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    "The Client" is of which literary genre?
  • A:
    The written work is classified as- Children's literature and Fiction.
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the motion picture "The Client"?
  • A:
    The approxomite runtime is 119 minutes.
  • Q:
    How many pages is the book "The Client"?
  • A:
    The book is 482 pages.
  • Q:
    How long is the runtime of the motion picture "The Client"?
  • A:
    The approxomite runtime is 119 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who played the production role for "The Client"?
  • A:
    Arnon Milchan produced the film.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the movie The Client?
  • A:
    Howard Shore composed the musical score for the soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the film The Client?
  • A:
    John Grisham performed the movie's screenwriting.
  • Q:
    The work, "The Client" covers what literary subjects?
  • A:
    "The Client" is of the subject area category: Organized Crime and Legal
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the film "The Client"?
  • A:
    The film was released in 1994.
  • Q:
    What slogan was included in TV commercials for the motion picture, "The Client"?
  • A:
    The movie's slogan was, "A district attorney out for a conviction. A new lawyer out of her league. A young boy who knew too much."
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