The Verdict
“Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right.”
Synopsis
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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The Verdict (1982) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Frank Galvin
Charlotte Rampling
Laura Fischer
Jack Warden
Mickey Morrissey
James Mason
Ed Concannon
Milo O'Shea
Judge Hoyle
Lindsay Crouse
Kaitlin Costello
Edward Binns
Bishop Brophy
Julie Bovasso
Maureen Rooney
Roxanne Hart
Sally Doneghy
James Handy
Kevin Doneghy
Wesley Addy
Dr. Towler
Joe Seneca
Dr. Thompson
Lewis J. Stadlen
Dr. Gruber
Kent Broadhurst
Joseph Alito
Colin Stinton
Billy
Burtt Harris
Jimmy
Scott Rhyne
Young Priest
Susan Benenson
Deborah Ann Kaye
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 8, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$54M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.37x
+$38M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- David Mamet
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- The Verdict
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $54M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
David Mamet, Barry Reed
Johnny Mandel
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Peter C. Frank
David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck, Burtt Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Director
David Brown
Producer
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
David Mamet
Screenplay
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Peter C. Frank
Editor
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Edward Pisoni
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Verdict
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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... and to restore his standing as a lawyer.
Who directed The Verdict?
The Verdict was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in The Verdict?
The principal cast of The Verdict includes Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason, Milo O'Shea.
When was The Verdict released and how long is it?
The Verdict was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Verdict?
The Verdict had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $54M at the worldwide box office (3.37 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Verdict?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Verdict was composed by Johnny Mandel.
Is The Verdict based on a book or true story?
The Verdict is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barry Reed".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Verdict?
The Verdict holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).