The Verdict

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Both a rich character study of a defeated middle-aged alcoholic and an engrossing "little guy against the system" courtroom drama, the budget-priced DVD release of this Paul Newman vehicle shows that The Verdict merits repeated viewings. A major hit in its day and nominated for five Academy awards, this is the kind of mainstream American movie that rarely gets made in Hollywood anymore. The disc returns the movie to its original theatrical aspect ratio with a pristine widescreen anamorphic transfer that shows off...
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Overview

Both a rich character study of a defeated middle-aged alcoholic and an engrossing "little guy against the system" courtroom drama, the budget-priced DVD release of this Paul Newman vehicle shows that The Verdict merits repeated viewings. A major hit in its day and nominated for five Academy awards, this is the kind of mainstream American movie that rarely gets made in Hollywood anymore. The disc returns the movie to its original theatrical aspect ratio with a pristine widescreen anamorphic transfer that shows off Andrzej Bartkowiak's starkly beautiful cinematography. The Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono track is crisp, well-balanced, and does justice to Johnny Mandel's subtle score. The finest of the DVD extras is top director Sidney Lumet's audio commentary track. This highly rewarding master class in filmmaking also features Newman, but he basically turns up for what can be described as an audio cameo appearance and offers a few comments towards the end of the movie. While Newman is always a welcome presence, this really is basically Lumet's show. Unlike so many directors, Lumet uses the opportunity go into the decision-making process of his movie with great depth, rather than just give off-the-cuff praise to actors or amusing anecdotes. The disc also comes with a featurette on the movie itself, but it doesn't come anywhere near being as in-depth or interesting as Lumet's commentary track.
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Special Features

Closed Caption; Commentary by Sidney Lumet and Paul Newman; Featurette; Theatrical trailer; Interactive menus; Scene selection; Anamorphic widescreen (aspect ratio 1.85:1); Audio: English stereo, English mono, French mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish
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Another gritty urban drama from Sydney Lumet, the rich, entertaining courtroom thriller The Verdict combines the director's typically realistic, brooding atmosphere with a stunning lead performance from Paul Newman. Written by David Mamet, the picture follows a fairly standard legal movie premise -- a downtrodden lawyer finds redemption fighting the good fight -- but Lumet gives the proceedings a starkly solemn air, focussing the audience's attention on Newman's subtle performance. It's some of his best work of the actor's career; he's supported by the similarly stellar James Mason, in one of his last noteworthy performances. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/4/2002
  • UPC: 024543042167
  • Original Release: 1982

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  • Source: 20th Century Fox
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Theatre Wide-Screen (1.85.1)
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Mono, Dolby Digital Stereo
  • Language: English, Français
  • Time: 2:09:00
  • Format: DVD

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Paul Newman Frank Galvin, Frank Gavin
Charlotte Rampling Laura Fischer
Jack Warden Mickey Morrissey
James Mason Ed Concannon
Milo O'Shea Judge Hoyle
Edward Binns Bishop Brophy
Julie Bovasso Maureen Rooney
Lindsay Crouse Kaitlin Costello Price
Roxanne Hart Sally Doneghy
Wesley Addy Dr. Towler
Kent Broadhurst Joseph Alito
Colin Stinton Billy
Marvin Beck Sheraton Bar Patron
John Blood Funeral Director
H. Clay Dear Courthouse Lawyer
Ralph Douglas Clerk
Juanita Fleming Dr. Gruber's Maid
James Handy Dick Doneghy
Burtt Harris Jimmy the Bartender
Tony La Fortezza Sheraton Bartender
Leib Lensky Wheelchair Patient
Edward Mason Widow's Son
Evelyn Moore Dr. Gruber's Nurse
Herb Peterson Sheridan Patrons
Joe Seneca Dr. Thompson
Lewis J. Stadlen Dr. Gruber
Maggie Task Irish Nurse
Joy Todd
Bruce Willis Courtroom observer (uncredited)
Technical Credits
Sidney Lumet Director
Andrzej Bartkowiak Cinematographer
David Brown Producer
Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr. Production Designer
Peter C. Frank Editor
Burtt Harris Asst. Director, Producer
Anna Hill Johnstone Costumes/Costume Designer
John Kasarda Art Director
David Mamet Screenwriter
Johnny Mandel Score Composer
Edward Pisoni Production Designer
Richard D. Zanuck Producer
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Main Titles
2. A Hearse Chaser
3. A Barfly
4. A Client
5. Dr. Gruber
6. The Archdiocese
7. Advice
8. The Opposition
9. Laura
10. The Judge
11. The Jury
12. Things Go Bad
13. Witnesses
14. Frank Loses Hope
15. The Trial
16. A Meeting
17. The Admitting Nurse
18. A Spy
19. Back in Court
20. Cross-Examination
21. Summation
22. End Titles
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play Movie
   Language Selection
      Spoken Languages
         English Stereo
         English Mono
         French Mono
      Captions & Subtitles
         English
         Spanish
         None
   Scene Selection
   Special Features
      Commentary by Sidney Lumet and Paul Newman
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      Featurette
      Trailers
         The Verdict
         Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
         Hombre
         The Hustler
      Behind the Scenes Gallery
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