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The Verdict 1982 Directed by Sidney Lumet

Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Budget $16,000,000
Revenue $53,977,250
Release Date 8 December 1982
129 mins
Cast
Paul Newman Frank Galvin
Charlotte Rampling Laura Fischer
Jack Warden Mickey Morrissey
James Mason Ed Concannon
Milo O’Shea Judge Hoyle
Lindsay Crouse Kaitlin Costello
Edward Binns Bishop Brophy
Julie Bovasso Maureen Rooney
Roxanne Hart Sally Doneghy
James Handy Kevin Doneghy
Wesley Addy Dr. Towler
Joe Seneca Dr. Thompson
Lewis J. Stadlen Dr. Gruber
Kent Broadhurst Joseph Alito
Scott Rhyne Young Priest
Susan Benenson Deborah Ann Kaye
Evelyn Moore Dr. Gruber's Nurse
Juanita Fleming Dr. Gruber's Maid
Jack Collard Bailiff
Gregor Roy Jury Foreman
John Blood Funeral Director
Dick McGoldrick Manager of 2nd Funeral Parlor
Edward Mason Widow's Son
Patty O'Brien Irish Nurse #1
Maggie Task Irish Nurse #2
Leib Lensky Wheelchair Patient
H. Clay Dear Courthouse Lawyer
J.J. Clark Courthouse Guard
Gregory Doucette Sheraton Bar Waiter
Tony LaFortezza Sheraton Bartender
Marvin Beck Sheraton Bar Patron
Herb Peterson Sheraton Bar Patron
Tobin Bell Courtroom Observer (uncredited)
Bruce Willis Courtroom Observer (uncredited)
Murphy Cross District Attorney (uncredited)
Margie Anderson Nun in Funeral Home (uncredited)
Kevin Fennessy Funeral Mourner (uncredited)
Willow Hale Minor Role (uncredited)
Cullen O. Johnson Bailiff (uncredited)
Joan Tolentino Nurse Entering Courthouse (uncredited)