10 Best Underdog Movies That Aren't About Sports
Collider, 06/14/2023 https://collider.com/best-underdog-movies-no-sports/
Jan Schlichtmann (John Travolta) and his small firm of lawyers decide to take the case of grieving parents from a small city in Massachusetts who’ve lost children due to a chemical in the water.
Jan sees opportunity knocking when he realizes that two big companies are polluting the water with trichloroethylene (TCE). Convinced he can make a big profit, Jan convinces his partners to take on the colossal case despite their limited resources. True to life, the story has a sad outcome for the lawyers who bit off more than they could chew and lost everything. Still, the desire to seek justice never leaves Jan as he finds the last piece of the puzzle that helps another law firm seal the deal and make the giant companies assume responsibility for their actions. Travolta shines in this role that showcases both his comedic and dramatic talents.