The Client (1994 film)
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| Directed by | Joel Schumacher |
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| Based on | The Client by John Grisham |
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| Cinematography | Tony Pierce-Roberts |
| Edited by | Robert Brown |
| Music by | Howard Shore |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $45 million |
| Box office | $117.6 million |
The Client is a 1994 American legal thriller film directed by Joel Schumacher, and starring Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony LaPaglia, Anthony Edwards, Ossie Davis, and introducing Brad Renfro in his film debut. It is based on the 1993 novel by John Grisham. It was filmed in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Client was theatrically released in the United States by Warner Bros. on July 20, 1994, and was a box-office hit, grossing $117.6 million against a $45 million budget. It received positive reviews from critics, with the performances of Sarandon, Jones and Renfro in particular earning high praise.