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Movie Info

Release Date: December 08, 1982
Runtime: 129 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $16,000,000
Revenue: $53,977,250
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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88%
Tomatometer
77
77/100
Metacritic
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7.5/10
TMDB
717 votes
7.7/10
IMDb
50,425 votes
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The Verdict

1982

"Justice has a price, can you afford it?"

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Será justicia? 🇵🇹 PT: O Veredito? 🇨🇳 ZH: 大审判? 🇷🇴 RO: Verdictul 🇨🇿 CS: Rozsudek? All international titles (6) →
Drama 129 min 7.7/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1983 Oscars Best Supporting Actor James Mason
1983 Oscars Best Director Sidney Lumet

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $16,000,000
Revenue: $53,977,250
Profit $37,977,250
ROI +237.4% (3.4x)

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The Verdict is directed by Sidney Lumet .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#admiring 88 #lawyer 57 #alcoholic 50 #affectation 35 #courtroom 32 #courtroom drama 25 #boston, massachusetts 22 #court 22 #redemption 20 #coma 17 #defense attorney 4 #pinball machine 3 #medical malpractice 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Verdict

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  • The Verdict was filmed primarily in Boston, Massachusetts, with many scenes shot in actual courtrooms, which added a layer of authenticity to the legal proceedings depicted in the film.

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  • Paul Newman, known for his dedication to his roles, took to visiting real court cases to observe courtroom dynamics and interactions, which influenced his portrayal of Frank Galvin.

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  • The film's score was composed by Johnny Mandel, whose work added a somber and reflective tone that underscored the emotional weight of the courtroom drama.

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  • During the filming, a scene where Frank Galvin gets thrown out of a bar was shot in a real bar, and the patrons were not informed that a movie was being filmed, resulting in genuine reactions caught on camera.

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  • In one scene, a character refers to the defendant as 'the doctor' while looking at an empty chair, a subtle nod to the idea that the real villain in the story is absent from the courtroom, emphasizing the theme of accountability.

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  • James Mason, who played the opposing attorney, was initially considered for the role of Frank Galvin before the filmmakers decided on Paul Newman, believing Newman's star power would draw more attention to the film.

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  • In a courtroom scene, a continuity error occurs when the position of the judge's gavel changes between shots, indicating a lack of attention to detail during filming.

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