The Verdict

★★★★★

Turkish title: Karar

“Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right.”

1982 · 2 h 9 min

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Drama

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Cast

Paul Newman

Credits

Written by: David Mamet

Plot

An alcoholic lawyer takes on a medical malpractice case.

Sinekatalog’s take

Sidney Lumet's courtroom drama has Paul Newman as a washed-up lawyer taking a medical malpractice case. Low-key and humane, with a closing argument built on quiet conviction, it is a study of redemption.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.7 / 10 (51,527 votes)
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