Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden
A lawyer sees the chance to salvage his career and self-respect by taking a medical malpractice case to trial rather than settling.
DVD Release Date: June 4, 2002
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Flixster Reviews (484)
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July 22, 2009Slow burning and understated gem of a movie. Great performance from Newman and despite some flawed logic this is a fantastic piece of cinema. Worth a rent.
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January 8, 2009There are only a handful of courtroom dramas that could be considered great such as 12 Angry Men or even J.F.K. The Verdict stands almost above the rest as the ultimate underdog lawyer story.
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July 4, 2008The Verdict is probably the best courtroom drama you could wish to see. First off Newman is superb but also represents a character that isn't always sunshine and lollipops. He's a hard drinker, but this is mostly displayed in Newmans shame as opposed to scenes of him staggering a...( read more)
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March 3, 2008Paul Newman being a machine on screen. I remember watching this in a class in high school - need to view it again.
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February 10, 2008Lumet, Newman and Mamet are all in top form in this flawless courtroom drama.
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October 17, 2009Another Oscar worthy performance from Paul Newman. The script and directing is also great in this film. If you are a fan of courtroom dramas or a fan of Paul Newman then you have to check this film out.
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October 5, 2009My verdict (rating) for "The Verdict" probably won't be liked by many, but I can't afford to give it any more than 1.5/5. Pretty much avoidable, IMHO.
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October 1, 2009One of those movies thats slow moving but you don't care cause the story line is so good and paul Newman is wonderful.
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Critic Reviews
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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