The Verdict (1982)

 ●  English ● 2 hrs 9 mins

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Framed for jury tampering years ago, Frank Galvin was fired from his elite Boston firm and became an alcoholic ambulance chaser with little work. Down on his luck, Frank is presented with the case of his life when he is approached by the family of a woman who has been left in a coma following an operation in a large Catholic hospital. Helped by his assistant Mickey, he agrees to take the case, hoping for a fast settlement. When he visits the victim in the hospital, he becomes deeply affected and emotionally involved. Frank turns down a sizable settlement offer made by the hospital and decides to bring the case to trial despite the formidable opposition of the Church and its lawyer. He is also assisted by his new girlfriend, Laura, a woman who turns out to have an unusual past.

Cast: Charlotte Rampling, Paul Newman

Crew: Sidney Lumet (Director), Andrzej Bartkowiak (Director of Photography), Johnny Mandel (Music Director)

Genres: Drama

Release Dates: 17 Dec 1982 (United States)

Tagline: Frank Galvin Has One Last Chance At A Big Case.

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Did you know? Owing to David Mamet's screenplay, Sidney Lumet didn't end up reading the novel until after he did the movie. Read More
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as Laura Fischer
as Frank Galvin
as Jimmy - the Bartender
as Billy
as Bishop Brophy
as Mickey Morrissey
as Kevin Doneghy
as Ed Concannon
as Dr. Thompson
as Maureen Rooney
as Joseph Alito
as Kaitlin Costello Price
as Judge Hoyle
as Sally Doneghy
as Young Priest
as Deborah Ann Kaye
as Dr. Towler

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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
English
Sound Mix:
Mono
Aspect Ratio:
1.85:1 (Flat)
Taglines:
Frank Galvin Has One Last Chance At A Big Case.
Trivia:
A young Bruce Willis is among the people in the courtroom during the dramatic closing speech.

Originally involved with the film was Robert Redford, who decided he didn't want to do the movie because he didn't like an alcoholic as the main character.

Cast members Edward Binns and Jack Warden played jurors #6 and #7 respectively in 12 Angry Men (1957), which was also directed by Sidney Lumet.

Owing to David Mamet's screenplay, Sidney Lumet didn't end up reading the novel until after he did the movie.

Frank Sinatra offered to play the role of Frank Galvin for free.