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The Verdict is a 1982 American legal drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by David Mamet, adapted from Barry Reed's 1980 novel of the same name. The film stars Paul Newman as a down-on-his-luck alcoholic lawyer who accepts a medical malpractice case to improve his own situation, but discovers along the way that he is doing the right ...
- $16 million
- Johnny Mandel
- December 8, 1982
Dec 17, 1982 · Frank Galvin, a disgraced Boston lawyer, takes on a medical malpractice case against a powerful hospital and a skilled opponent. The film, directed by Sidney Lumet, was nominated for five Oscars and won three.
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Paul Newman stars as Frank Galvin, a drunken lawyer who tries to redeem himself by taking on a malpractice case against a Catholic hospital. Roger Ebert praises Newman's performance and the screenplay by David Mamet in this character study and courtroom thriller.
Find out who starred in the legal drama The Verdict, directed by Sidney Lumet and based on a novel by Barry Reed. See the full list of actors, producers, writers, and other crew members on IMDb.
Paul Newman is at the peak of his powers as an attorney who never lived up to his potential in The Verdict, supported by David Mamet's crackling script and Sidney Lumet's confident direction.
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Frank Galvin (Newman) is a down-on-his luck lawyer, reduced to drinking and ambulance chasing. Former associate Mickey Morrissey (Jack Warden) reminds him of his obligations in a medical malpractice suit that he himself served to Galvin on a silver platter: all parties willing to settle out of court.
Aug 15, 2023 · A review of the best courtroom drama ever, starring Paul Newman as an alcoholic lawyer who takes on a case that could change his life. The film explores themes of justice, morality, and redemption, with a shocking twist and a remarkable performance by James Mason.
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