Class Action is a legal drama film released in 1991, directed by Michael Apted and starring Gene Hackman and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. The film focuses on the Armstrong family, whose patriarch is Jedediah Armstrong, a successful liberal lawyer who has had many affairs and left his family to pursue his career.
Jed's daughter, Maggie, is a conservative corporate lawyer who works for a law firm defending corporations against lawsuits. She takes on a case defending an auto manufacturer accused of producing explosion-prone station wagons. However, she soon discovers evidence that the manufacturer knew of the defects and covered them up.
As the trial progresses, tensions rise between Maggie and her father, who is representing the plaintiffs and accuses Maggie of being a sellout. The trial becomes increasingly personal, with both sides using their family drama to win the case.
Meanwhile, Maggie's mother, Esther, tries to keep the peace between her estranged husband and daughter. She is torn between her loyalty to Jed, who has always been her true love, and her desire to reconcile with her daughter.
Class Action is a gripping legal drama that explores family dynamics, personal ethics, and the corrupting influence of corporate power. It also highlights the importance of the legal system in holding corporations accountable for their actions and protecting the public from harm.