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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 ...
Dec 17, 1982 · The Verdict: Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason. An outcast, alcoholic Boston lawyer sees the chance to salvage his career and self-respect by taking a medical malpractice case to trial rather than settling.
Frank Galvin is a down-on-his-luck lawyer reduced to drinking and ambulance chasing. Former associate Mickey Morrissey reminds him of his obligations in a medical malpractice suit that he...
List. 88% Tomatometer 40 Reviews. 88% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings. 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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It is the key to his character in "The Verdict," a movie about a drinking alcoholic who tries to pull himself together for one last step at salvaging his self-esteem. Newman plays Frank Galvin, a Boston lawyer who has had his problems over the years - a lost job, a messy divorce, a disbarment hearing, all of them traceable in one way or another ...
Apr 4, 2024 · Check out the official The Verdict (1982) trailer starring Paul Newman! Watch on Fandango at Home: https://www.vudu.com/content/browse/d...
Aug 15, 2023 · “The Verdict” includes one of the most remarkable character arcs in the movies. Attorney Frank Galvin ( Paul Newman) goes from living in an initial state of hell to hitting an even lower, almost unbearable rock bottom.
An explosive lawsuit presents a small-time lawyer with a chance to redeem his once-promising career. Paul Newman stars. 2,522 IMDb 7.7 2 h 8 min 1982. X-Ray R.
Summaries. An outcast, alcoholic Boston lawyer sees the chance to salvage his career and self-respect by taking a medical malpractice case to trial rather than settling. Frank Galvin was once a promising Boston lawyer with a bright future ahead.
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.
