The Verdict

The Verdict (1982) starring Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason. Directed by Sidney Lumet.  "Ambulance chaser" attorney Frank Galvin (Newman) gets a chance at redemption when his friend (Warden) scares up a case for him that should be an easy win. But Galvin passes up a chance to settle out of court in favor of trying the case, and the opposing lawyer (Mason) is "the Devil incarnate." Rampling plays Galvin's love interest, but also turns out to be playing a double role. The movie has complexities which surpass the simple courtroom drama it might have been. (The DVD includes English subtitles, as well as closed captions.) Grade: B+