Series

Erin Brockovich
Biography, Drama
Universal Studios (2000) 130 mins R

7.2 (45,630 votes)

She brought a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees.

A real woman. A real story. A real triumph. Julia Roberts stars as Erin Brockovich, a feisty young mother who fought for justice any way she knew how. Desperate for a job to support herself and her three children, she convinces attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her, and promptly stumbles upon a monumental law case against a giant corporation. Now, Erin's determined to take on this powerful adversary even though no law firm has dared to do it before. And while Ed doesn't want anything to do with the case, Erin won't take "no" for an answer. So the two begin an incredible and sometimes hilarious fight that will bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees....

Julia Roberts ...... Erin Brockovich

David Brisbin ...... Dr. Jaffe

Dawn Didawick ...... Rosalind

Albert Finney ...... Ed Masry

Valente Rodriguez ...... Donald

Conchata Ferrell ...... Brenda

Director ..... Steven Soderbergh

Producer ..... Danny DeVito; Michael Shamberg

Writer ..... Susannah Grant

Goofs:
Continuity: Immediately after their first meeting with a PG&E attorney, Masry and Brockovich return to his office where we see him loosen his tie. After we cut to Erin, we return to Masry, whose tie is back in place. Next time it's loose again. (more)

Trivia:
The burgundy t-shirt with gold lettering she wears that is cut off says "Oakton Cougars". The costumers found this t-shirt in a thrift store and bought it, then researched online where this school may be. Once they learned that it is a high school in Vienna, Virginia, they contacted the school to ask if they could use the t-shirt in the film. (more)

Filming Locations:
Barstow, California, USA (more)

Quotes:
Erin Brockovich: For the first time in my life, I got people respecting me. Please, don't ask me to give it up. (more)

Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 26 wins & 42 nominations (more)