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The Verdict garnered critical acclaim and box office success. It was nominated for five Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Newman), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Mason), and Best Adapted Screenplay.
The Verdict: Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason. An outcast, alcoholic Boston lawyer sees the chance to salvage his career and self-respect by taking a medical malpractice case to trial rather than settling.
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- Drama
- Sidney Lumet
- 1982-12-17
Apr 16, 2015 · Paul Newman’s career had seemingly stalled after “The Sting.” He made a lot of forgettable movies until 1981 and “Absence of Malice.” “The Verdict” is a triumph for Paul Newman. It is not just a great comeback movie. It is one of the greatest performances he gave in an amazing career.
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Paul Leonard Newman (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008) was an American actor, film director, race car driver, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He was the recipient of numerous awards , including an Academy Award , a BAFTA Award , three Golden Globe Awards , a Screen Actors Guild Award , a Primetime Emmy Award , a Silver Bear , a Cannes ...
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