The read
A Balasaur Score of 79 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, Metacritic 77/100. Scores higher than 91% of the 1,345 1980s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic77/100
765 audience votes
Key crew
- Sidney LumetDirector
- David MametScreenplay
- Johnny MandelOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Paul NewmanFrank Galvin
- Charlotte RamplingLaura Fischer
- Jack WardenMickey Morrissey
- James MasonEd Concannon
- Milo O'SheaJudge Hoyle
- Lindsay CrouseKaitlin Costello
- Edward BinnsBishop Brophy
- Julie BovassoMaureen Rooney
- Roxanne HartSally Doneghy
- James HandyKevin Doneghy
- Wesley AddyDr. Towler
- Joe SenecaDr. Thompson
Stills
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Themes
The Best Movies of 1982
The Verdict is #13 of 60
