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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 · A disgraced Boston lawyer takes on a medical malpractice case against the Catholic Church in this Oscar-nominated film directed by Sidney Lumet. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, and more for this drama.
- Sidney Lumet
- 218
- 2 min
A Boston lawyer with a drinking problem tries to redeem himself by taking a malpractice case against a Catholic hospital, but his personal and professional challenges prove more difficult than he bargained for. The Verdict is a character study of a man who faces his demons and his past in a courtroom thriller with a great performance by Paul Newman.
The Verdict is a 1982 drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and based on the novel by David Mamet. It stars Paul Newman as Frank Galvin, a lawyer who defends a client accused of murder. The film features a star-studded cast of actors, including James Mason, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden and Milo O'Shea. See the full list of agents, writers, producers, composers and more on IMDb.
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.
A 1982 drama starring Paul Newman as a lawyer who takes on a case against the Catholic Church. See the ratings, summaries, photos, and where to watch this film on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Synopsis. 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.
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