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The Verdict

The Verdict

The Verdict

The Verdict

Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right.

1982•2h 9m•

★7.5(727 ratings)

Drama

Overview

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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Main Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Frank Galvin

Charlotte Rampling

Charlotte Rampling

Laura Fischer

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Mickey Morrissey

James Mason

James Mason

Ed Concannon

Milo O'Shea

Milo O'Shea

Judge Hoyle

Lindsay Crouse

Lindsay Crouse

Kaitlin Costello

Edward Binns

Edward Binns

Bishop Brophy

Julie Bovasso

Julie Bovasso

Maureen Rooney

Roxanne Hart

Roxanne Hart

Sally Doneghy

James Handy

James Handy

Kevin Doneghy

Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

Dr. Towler

Joe Seneca

Joe Seneca

Dr. Thompson

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Sidney Lumet
First Assistant Director: Burtt Harris
Assistant Director Trainee: Ken Ornstein
Second Assistant Director: Robert E. Warren
Script Supervisor: Kay Chapin

Writing

Novel: Barry Reed
Screenplay: David Mamet

Production

Producer: Richard D. Zanuck
Producer: David Brown
Executive Producer: Burtt Harris
Unit Production Manager: Joseph M. Caracciolo
Unit Manager: Jennifer Ogden
Location Manager: Chris Stoia

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Johnny Mandel
Sound Editor: Louis Cerborino
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Lee Dichter
Boom Operator: Frank Graziadei
Sound Mixer: James Sabat
Boom Operator: Louis Sabat

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Assistant Camera: Hank Muller
Camera Trainee: Jonathan Burkhart
Still Photographer: Louis Goldman
Assistant Camera: Gary Muller
Second Assistant Camera: Bob Paone

Editing

Editor: Peter C. Frank
Assistant Editor: Andrew Mondshein

Art Direction

Art Direction: John Kasarda
Set Decoration: George DeTitta Sr.
Production Design: Edward Pisoni
Property Master: Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr.
Props: John McDonnell
Construction Foreman: Carlos Quiles

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Anna Hill Johnstone
Hairstylist: Bob Grimaldi
Makeup Artist: Joe Cranzano
Makeup Artist: Monty Westmore
Wardrobe Master: William Loger
Wardrobe Master: Marilyn Putnam

Keywords

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right."

#2

With a budget of $16.0M, the film grossed $54.0M — a profit of $38.0M (237% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 129 minutes (2h 9m).

#4

The film was directed by Sidney Lumet.

#5

The screenplay was written by David Mamet.

#6

The score was composed by Johnny Mandel.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Andrzej Bartkowiak.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0084855.

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Rating

7.5/10

Great

727 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Verdict

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$16,000,000

Revenue:

$53,977,250

Production Companies:

20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox

The Zanuck/Brown Company