Principal cast
Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason and Milo O'Shea
Film 475 of 498 on the Screen Path
The Verdict
Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right.
About the film
The Verdict at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1982 film at stop 475 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Andrzej Bartkowiak (director of photography), Peter C. Frank (editor), Johnny Mandel (original music composer), David Mamet (screenplay) and Edward Pisoni (production design)
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Release
- 1982-12-08
- Runtime
- 129 minutes
- Genres
- Drama
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
50 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
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Full cast
- Paul NewmanCharacter: Frank Galvin
- Charlotte RamplingCharacter: Laura Fischer
- Jack WardenCharacter: Mickey Morrissey
- James MasonCharacter: Ed Concannon
- Milo O'SheaCharacter: Judge Hoyle
- Lindsay CrouseCharacter: Kaitlin Costello
- Edward BinnsCharacter: Bishop Brophy
- Julie BovassoCharacter: Maureen Rooney
- Roxanne HartCharacter: Sally Doneghy
- James HandyCharacter: Kevin Doneghy
- Wesley AddyCharacter: Dr. Towler
- Joe SenecaCharacter: Dr. Thompson
Full crew
Full crew
- Sidney LumetCredits: Director
- Barry ReedCredits: Novel
- David BrownCredits: Producer
- Richard D. ZanuckCredits: Producer
- Andrzej BartkowiakCredits: Director of Photography
- David MametCredits: Screenplay
- Johnny MandelCredits: Original Music Composer
- Peter C. FrankCredits: Editor
- John KasardaCredits: Art Direction
- George DeTitta Sr.Credits: Set Decoration
- Anna Hill JohnstoneCredits: Costume Design
- Monty WestmoreCredits: Makeup Artist
- Burtt HarrisCredits: Executive Producer, First Assistant Director
- Bob GrimaldiCredits: Hairstylist
- Edward PisoniCredits: Production Design
- Joe CranzanoCredits: Makeup Artist
- Hank MullerCredits: Assistant Camera
- Joseph M. CaraccioloCredits: Unit Production Manager
- Jennifer OgdenCredits: Unit Manager
- Ken OrnsteinCredits: Assistant Director Trainee
- Robert E. WarrenCredits: Second Assistant Director
- Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr.Credits: Property Master
- Edward GarzeroCredits: Scenic Artist
- John McDonnellCredits: Props
- Carlos QuilesCredits: Construction Foreman
- William SohmerCredits: Scenic Artist
- Dave WeinmanCredits: Set Dresser
- Joe Williams Sr.Credits: Construction Grip
- Mark BachmanCredits: Scenic Artist
- Philip GipsCredits: Graphic Designer
- Polly Wood-HollandCredits: Scenic Artist
- Louis CerborinoCredits: Sound Editor
- Lee DichterCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Frank GraziadeiCredits: Boom Operator
- James SabatCredits: Sound Mixer
- Louis SabatCredits: Boom Operator
- Maurice SchellCredits: Sound Editor
- Harry Peck BollesCredits: Assistant Sound Editor
- Mark RathausCredits: Assistant Sound Editor
- Mel ZelnikerCredits: ADR Recordist
- Jonathan BurkhartCredits: Camera Trainee, Production Assistant
- Louis GoldmanCredits: Still Photographer
- Gary MullerCredits: Assistant Camera
- Bob PaoneCredits: Second Assistant Camera
- Ed QuinnCredits: Dolly Grip
- William H. SteinerCredits: Camera Operator
- Dusty WallaceCredits: Gaffer
- Robert WardCredits: Key Grip
- Billy KerwickCredits: Grip
- William LogerCredits: Wardrobe Master
- Marilyn PutnamCredits: Wardrobe Master
- Andrew MondsheinCredits: Assistant Editor
- Chris StoiaCredits: Location Manager
- Alexandra DeckerCredits: Location Manager
- Joel MossCredits: Score Engineer
- Miles GoodmanCredits: Orchestrator
- Angela MorleyCredits: Orchestrator
- Kay ChapinCredits: Script Supervisor
- James FanningCredits: Transportation Captain
- Michael AvallonCredits: Driver
- Sarah M. BrimCredits: Production Assistant
- Eileen EichensteinCredits: Production Office Coordinator
- Ellen LeveneCredits: Unit Publicist
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