The Client (1994)

A district attorney out for a conviction. A new lawyer out of her league. A young boy who knew too much.

The Client (1994) poster

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.

Director: Joel Schumacher
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 119 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Howard Shore
Cinematography: Tony Pierce-Roberts
Editing: Robert Brown
Production: Alcor Films, Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $45M
Box Office: $118M
Original Language: en

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness

Keywords

suicide, sibling relationship, brother, gangster, investigation, witness protection, principal witness , search for witnesses, lawyer, anxious, legal thriller, intense, admiring, appreciative, sceptical

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Client about?
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.
Who directed The Client?
The Client was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Who stars in The Client?
The Client stars Brad Renfro, Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony LaPaglia, Bradley Whitford.
How long is The Client?
The Client has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is The Client?
The Client is a Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery film.
What is the budget of The Client?
The Client had a budget of $45M.
How much did The Client gross?
The Client grossed $118M worldwide.
Where was The Client produced?
The Client was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Client?
The themes of The Client include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.