The Verdict (1982)

Directed by Sidney Lumet

⏱ 129 min

Drama

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⭐ 7.5 · TMDB rating

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TMDB: 7.5/10 (731 votes)

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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.
Where can I watch The Verdict?: Available on: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
When was The Verdict released?: 1982-12-08

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.