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Movie Info

Release Date: July 20, 1994
Runtime: 119 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (5)
Genres:
Drama Crime Thriller Mystery
Budget: $45,000,000
Revenue: $117,615,211
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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79%
Tomatometer
65
65/100
Metacritic
🎬
6.7/10
TMDB
1,347 votes
6.7/10
IMDb
84,872 votes
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The Client

1994

"A secret worth dying for, a life on the line."

Also known as: 🇮🇹 IT: Il Cliente? 🇨🇳 ZH: 惊窥? 🇷🇴 RO: Clientul All international titles (5) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1995 Oscars Best Actress Susan Sarandon

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $45,000,000
Revenue: $117,615,211
Profit $72,615,211
ROI +161.4% (2.6x)

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The Client is directed by Joel Schumacher .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Client

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  • The Client was filmed primarily in Memphis, Tennessee, which served as a stand-in for various locations in Louisiana, including scenes representing the fictional town of Pigeon Forge.

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  • The film features a notable performance by Susan Sarandon, who plays Reggie Love; her character was originally intended to be portrayed by a different actress, but Sarandon's audition impressed the filmmakers.

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  • During a pivotal scene, the character Mark Sway is shown wearing a shirt with the logo of a popular local baseball team, which subtly emphasizes his youth and innocence amidst the darker themes of the film.

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  • In one sequence, a background character can be seen using a flip phone that was not widely available until a year after the film's release, creating a continuity error with the film's timeline.

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  • The film shares thematic elements with other legal thrillers of the era, such as The Firm, both films exploring the tension between legal ethics and criminal behavior.

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  • The Client's score was composed by the renowned Thomas Newman, marking one of his early collaborations with director Joel Schumacher, who appreciated Newman's distinctive sound.

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  • The movie's portrayal of the FBI's investigation methods prompted discussions about the representation of law enforcement in media, reflecting broader societal concerns about crime and justice during the 1990s.

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