The Verdict

(1982)Directed by Sidney Lumet129 min · RDrama
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.

Paul Newmanas Frank Galvin
Charlotte Ramplingas Laura Fischer
Jack Wardenas Mickey Morrissey
James Masonas Ed Concannon
Milo O'Sheaas Judge Hoyle
Lindsay Crouseas Kaitlin Costello
Edward Binnsas Bishop Brophy
Julie Bovassoas Maureen Rooney
Roxanne Hartas Sally Doneghy
James Handyas Kevin Doneghy
Wesley Addyas Dr. Towler
Joe Senecaas Dr. Thompson
Lewis J. Stadlenas Dr. Gruber
Kent Broadhurstas Joseph Alito
Scott Rhyneas Young Priest
Susan Benensonas Deborah Ann Kaye
Evelyn Mooreas Dr. Gruber's Nurse
Juanita Flemingas Dr. Gruber's Maid
Jack Collardas Bailiff
Ralph Douglasas Clerk
Gregor Royas Jury Foreman
JBJohn Bloodas Funeral Director