In 1993, Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) is an unemployed single mother of three children, who has recently been injured in a traffic accident with a doctor and is suing him. Her lawyer, Ed Masry (Albert Finney), expects to win, but Erin's attitude in the courtroom makes her lose the case. She tells Ed he should find her a job in compensation. Ed gives and subsequently hires her as a file clerk in his office. Director: Steven Soderbergh Producer: Danny DeVito, Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg, Gail Lyon, John Hardy Writer: Susannah Grant Starring: Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart Music: Thomas Newman Cinematography: Ed Lachman Editor: Anne V. Coates Studio: Jersey Films Release date: March 17, 2000 Copyright © Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures