The Verdict
Synopsis
After an innocent man is executed in a case he was responsible for, a Scotland Yard superintendent finds himself investigating the murder of his key witness.
Top Cast
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Sydney Greenstreet
Supt. George Edward Grodman
Peter Lorre
Victor Emmric
Joan Lorring
Lottie Rawson
George Coulouris
Supt. John R. Buckley
Rosalind Ivan
Mrs. Vicky Benson
Paul Cavanagh
Clive Russell
Arthur Shields
Rev. Holbrook
Morton Lowry
Arthur Kendall
Holmes Herbert
Sir William Dawson
Art Foster
PC Warren
Clyde Cook
Barney Cole
Jimmy Aubrey
Newsboy (uncredited)
Leah Baird
French Charwoman (uncredited)
Wilson Benge
Cockney (uncredited))
Barry Bernard
Pub Keeper (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
Gravedigger (uncredited)
Colin Campbell
Simpkins (uncredited)
Herbert Clifton
Englishman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Albany, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Milne
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- The Verdict
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Peter Milne, Israel Zangwill
Friedrich Hollaender
Ernest Haller, Robert Burks
Thomas Reilly
William Jacobs, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Don Siegel
Director
William Jacobs
Producer
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Thomas Reilly
Editor
Peter Milne
Screenplay
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Travilla
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Verdict
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Verdict about?
After an innocent man is executed in a case he was responsible for, a Scotland Yard superintendent finds himself investigating the murder of his key witness.
Who directed The Verdict?
The Verdict was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in The Verdict?
The principal cast of The Verdict includes Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Joan Lorring, George Coulouris, Rosalind Ivan.
When was The Verdict released and how long is it?
The Verdict was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Verdict?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Verdict was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
Is The Verdict based on a book or true story?
The Verdict is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Israel Zangwill".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Verdict?
The Verdict holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).