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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 drunken lawyer takes on a medical malpractice case against a powerful hospital and a corrupt lawyer in this Oscar-nominated drama. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic film.
- Sidney Lumet
- 218
- 2 min
Paul Newman stars as Frank Galvin, a drunken lawyer who tries to redeem himself by taking on a malpractice case against a Catholic hospital. Read Roger Ebert's analysis of the film's dialogue, characters, plot and themes, and his praise for Newman's performance.
A boozing lawyer (Paul Newman) takes on a law-firm dean (James Mason), the Archdiocese of Boston and the system in general.
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- Sidney Lumet
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- Paul Newman
Find out who starred in and worked on the 1982 legal drama film The Verdict, directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Paul Newman. See the full list of actors, 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.
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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