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 (1982)
Directed by Sidney Lumet
Genres - Drama |
Release Date - Dec 8, 1982 |
Run Time - 129 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Box Office
$53,993,738
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Alcoholic, Boston, Court, Courtroom, Courtroom Drama, Lawyer, Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Redemption
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