The Verdict(1982)
Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right.
The Verdict Synopsis
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.
The Verdict (1982) is a drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on December 8, 1982 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden and James Mason. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 764 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers:
- David Mamet, Barry Reed
- Producers:
- David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Andrzej Bartkowiak
- Composer:
- Johnny Mandel
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox, The Zanuck/Brown Company
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $53,977,250
- Status:
- Released
The Verdict (1982) Trailer
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The Verdict Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by David Mamet and Barry Reed, produced by David Brown and Richard D. Zanuck.
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The Verdict Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 764 ratings.
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The Verdict – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Verdict online?
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The Verdict (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Verdict?
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The main cast of The Verdict (1982) includes Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason and Milo O'Shea. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Verdict released?
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The Verdict was released on December 8, 1982 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is The Verdict worth watching?
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The Verdict (1982) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 764 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Verdict?
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Yes. The official The Verdict trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.