The Verdict (1982): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Verdict
Director: Sidney Lumet
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason, Milo O'Shea

What The Verdict Is 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.

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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...

Where can I watch The Verdict?

The Verdict is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Verdict?

The Verdict runs for 129 minutes (2h 9m).

When did The Verdict come out?

The Verdict was released in 1982.

Who directed The Verdict?

The Verdict was directed by Sidney Lumet.

Who stars in The Verdict?

The Verdict stars Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason.

What is The Verdict's rating?

The Verdict holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.