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The Verdict (1982)

The Verdict (1982)

The Verdict (1982)

The Verdict is a 1982 drama movie directed by Sidney Lumet, with a running time of 2h 9m. It stars Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling and Jack Warden.

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.

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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 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.

When was The Verdict released?

The Verdict was released on 8 December 1982.

How long is The Verdict?

The Verdict runs 2h 9m.

Who made The Verdict?

The Verdict was directed by Sidney Lumet.

Where can I watch The Verdict?

The Verdict is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Where to watch The Verdict

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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