Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything—including his career and his clients' goals—in order to continue the case against all odds.

John Travoltaas Jan Schlichtmann
Robert Duvallas Jerome Facher
Tony Shalhoubas Kevin Conway
William H. Macyas James Gordon
Željko Ivanekas Bill Crowley
Bruce Norrisas William Cheeseman
John Lithgowas Judge Walter J. Skinner
Kathleen Quinlanas Anne Anderson
Peter Jacobsonas Neil Jacobs
Mary Maraas Kathy Boyer
Conrad Hall