The Verdict(1982)
“Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right.”
Overview
Frank Galvin is a down-on-his-luck lawyer and reduced to drinking and ambulance chasing, when a former associate reminds him of his obligations in a medical malpractice suit by serving it to Galvin on a silver platter—all parties are willing to settle out of court. Blundering his way through the preliminaries, Galvin suddenly realizes that the case should actually go to court—to punish the guilty, to get a decent settlement for his clients... and to restore his standing as a lawyer.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$54M
Cast
Paul Newman
as Frank Galvin
Charlotte Rampling
as Laura Fischer
Jack Warden
as Mickey Morrissey
James Mason
as Ed Concannon
Milo O'Shea
as Judge Hoyle
Lindsay Crouse
as Kaitlin Costello
Edward Binns
as Bishop Brophy
Julie Bovasso
as Maureen Rooney
Roxanne Hart
as Sally Doneghy
James Handy
as Kevin Doneghy
Wesley Addy
as Dr. Towler
Joe Seneca
as Dr. Thompson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$16M
Box Office
$54M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • The Zanuck/Brown Company
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Where can I watch The Verdict?▼
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What is The Verdict about?▼
Frank Galvin is a down-on-his-luck lawyer and reduced to drinking and ambulance chasing, when a former associate reminds him of his obligations in a medical malpractice suit by serving it to Galvin on a silver platter—all parties are willing to settle out of court. Blundering his way through the preliminaries, Galvin suddenly realizes that the case should actually go to court—to punish the guilty, to get a decent settlement for his clients... and to restore his standing as a lawyer.
Who directed The Verdict?▼
The Verdict was directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1982. It is a drama film.
How long is The Verdict?▼
The Verdict has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in The Verdict?▼
The cast of The Verdict includes Paul Newman as Frank Galvin, Charlotte Rampling as Laura Fischer, Jack Warden as Mickey Morrissey, James Mason as Ed Concannon, Milo O'Shea as Judge Hoyle and more.
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