Wednesday, February 11, 2015

The Verdict (1982)

Released December 17th in the US.
Filmed in Massachusetts and New York.
The story : Frank Galvin is a down on his luck lawyer who is wallowing in lots of self pity.
He hasnt had a case in years and resorts to attending funerals in hopes of snatching a case.
Just when he least expects it , Frank gets a visit from a couple in need of his help.
They are hoping Frank can take their case.
It involves the womans sister , who is a victim of malpractice and is now in a coma.
It is up to Frank to try his best to win a case honestly without giving in or up.
Stars Paul Newman , James Mason , Edward Binns , Jack Warden , Charlotte Rampling , Milo O'Shea , Lindsay Crouse , Julie Bovasso , Roxanne Hart , James Handy , Wesley Addy , Joe Seneca , Lewis J. Stadlen , Colin Stinton , Kent Broadhurst , Colin Stinton , Scott Rhyne , Burtt Harris
Directed by Sidney Lumet
Rated R
DRAMA

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