The Verdict

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Paul Newman Frank Galvin

Charlotte Rampling Laura Fischer

Jack Warden Mickey Morrissey

James Mason Ed Concannon

Milo O'Shea Judge Hoyle