The Verdict (1982)

Ceremony Year: 1983Category: Best PictureReleased: 1982

Nominated Talent & Credits

Richard D. Zanuck— Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, Producers

David Brown— Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, Producers

Synopsis / Overview

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.

Historical Academy Record

BEST PICTURE — 55th Academy Awards (1983)

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