The Client
A district attorney out for a conviction. A new lawyer out of her league. A young boy who knew too much.
1994 • 119 min • Drama · Thriller · Crime · Mystery
Synopsis
A street-wise kid, Mark Sway, sees the suicide of Jerome Clifford, a prominent Louisiana lawyer, whose current client is Barry 'The Blade' Muldano, a Mafia hit-man. Before Jerome shoots himself, he tells Mark where the body of a Senator is buried. Clifford shoots himself and Mark is found at the scene, and both the FBI and the Mafia quickly realize that Mark probably knows more than he says.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 67 Audience · 1428 · 100%
A street-wise kid witnesses a lawyer's suicide and learns a dangerous secret involving the Mafia. Both the FBI and mobsters pursue him, forcing him and his lawyer to navigate a perilous legal and criminal landscape to survive. The boy must decide who to trust.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 6/10
Heads up
- Discussions of suicide
- Gun violence and threats
- Intense pursuit scenes
- Legal and criminal peril
What it models well
- Courage in the face of danger
- Protecting family
- Standing up for what is right
- Seeking justice
Talk about it after
- The justice system and witness protection
- Consequences of organized crime
- Dealing with fear and pressure
- Trusting adults, even when they make mistakes
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Top billed cast
Director: Joel Schumacher • Crew: Akiva Goldsman, Robert Getchell
Trailers & clips
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.7/10 (1,428)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $45,000,000
- Box office
- $117,615,211
- IMDb
- tt0109446
