The Verdict (1982)

Directed by

Sidney Lumet

Genre

drama film, trial film

Country

United States

Runtime

2h 09m

Rated

R

Rating

7.5 of 10 from 740 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A washed-up alcoholic lawyer in Boston takes a medical malpractice case. He takes it for the money but finds a chance to redeem himself and fight for justice.

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What happens

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 in Boston who accepts a medical malpractice case, initially to make money and improve his own tenuous situation, but he discovers while working the case that he is doing the right thing and serving justice. Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason, Milo O'Shea and Lindsay Crouse appear in supporting roles. The Verdict garnered critical acclaim and box office success. It was nominated for five Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Newman), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Mason), and Best Adapted Screenplay. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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