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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 ...
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.
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- Drama
- Sidney Lumet
- 1982-12-17
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...
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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- Sidney Lumet
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- Paul Newman
Paul Newman stars as Frank Galvin, a drunken lawyer who tries to redeem himself by taking on a malpractice case against a Catholic hospital. Roger Ebert praises Newman's performance and the screenplay by David Mamet in this character study and courtroom thriller.
Aug 15, 2023 · A review of the best courtroom drama ever, starring Paul Newman as an alcoholic lawyer who takes on a case that could change his life. The film explores themes of justice, morality, and redemption, with a shocking twist and a remarkable performance by James Mason.
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.
