The Verdict

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.

Tagline

“Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Sidney Lumet

Original Language

EN

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.

Who directed The Verdict?

The Verdict was directed by Sidney Lumet.

When was The Verdict released?

The Verdict was released on December 8, 1982.

How long is The Verdict?

The Verdict has a runtime of 2h 9m.

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