The Verdict (1982)

Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right.

The Verdict (1982) poster

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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 129 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Johnny Mandel
Cinematography: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Editing: Peter C. Frank
Production: 20th Century Fox, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $54M
Original Language: en

Themes

Courtroom Drama, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

coma, court, boston, massachusetts, affectation, redemption, lawyer, alcoholic, courtroom, defense attorney, pinball machine, courtroom drama, medical malpractice

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in The Verdict?
The Verdict stars Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason, Milo O’Shea, Lindsay Crouse.
How long is The Verdict?
The Verdict has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
What genre is The Verdict?
The Verdict is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Verdict?
The Verdict had a budget of $16M.
How much did The Verdict gross?
The Verdict grossed $54M worldwide.
Where was The Verdict produced?
The Verdict was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Verdict?
The themes of The Verdict include: Courtroom Drama, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.