The Verdict
"Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right."
Originally released in 1982. The Verdict is a drama film. directed by Sidney Lumet. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, and Jack Warden
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (695 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$54M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $53,977,250
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- The Zanuck/Brown Company
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...
Who directed The Verdict?
The Verdict was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is The Verdict?
The Verdict has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was The Verdict released?
The Verdict was released on December 8, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Verdict?
The main cast of The Verdict includes Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason, Milo O’Shea.
Is The Verdict worth watching?
The Verdict has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 695 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.