The Verdict (3/5) Movie CLIP - Mistakes (1982) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Kevin Doneghy (James Handy) confronts Frank (Paul Newman) and blames him for destroying his life.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
In Sidney Lumet's powerful courtroom drama The Verdict, Paul Newman stars as Frank Galvin, an alcoholic Boston lawyer who tries to redeem his personal and professional reputation by winning a difficult medical malpractice case. Frank, down on his luck, is presented with the case of his life when he is approached by the family of a woman who has been left in a coma following an operation in a large Catholic hospital. Helped by his assistant Mickey (Jack Warden), he agrees to take the case, hoping for a fast settlement. When he visits the victim in the hospital, he becomes emotionally involved, turns down a sizable settlement offer made by the hospital, and decides to bring the case to trial despite the formidable opposition of the Church and its lawyer, Newman (James Mason). He is also assisted by his new girlfriend, Laura (Charlotte Rampling), a woman who turns out to have an unusual past. Oscar-nominated for "Best Picture" and "Best Director" (Lumet) as well as for "Best Adapted Screenplay" (David Mamet from a novel by Barry Reed), The Verdict is an outstanding, if not very legally accurate, courtroom drama; Frank's decision to try the case without telling the family of the victim of the settlement offer would probably lead to his real-life disbarment. Paul Newman and James Mason give fine, Oscar-nominated performances, and Charlotte Rampling is quite good as the deceitful Laura, who never seems to turn down a drink.

CREDITS:
TM & © Fox (1982)
Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Cast: James Handy, Paul Newman, Jack Warden, Roxanne Hart
Director: Sidney Lumet
Producers: Burtt Harris, Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
Screenwriters: Barry Reed, David Mamet

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[markseslstorytellerchannel]

The drunk who rises to the occasion has been many, many times...but I can't think of it done better than this.

[LPJack]

RIP Jack Warden (September 18, 1920 – July 19, 2006), aged 85
And
RIP Paul Newman (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008), aged 83
You both will always be remembered as legends.

[indigohammer]

In the end, it's a story about doubt and hope. It's such a powerful film. Nowhere is the feeling of helplessness expressed as deeply or profoundly as The Verdict. As so many have said, it is the finest performance of Newman's career. Awards and baubles are nice, but if you know this film, know it's worth, it's power. Then that is reward enough. It shows what is to be human.

[TH-nfeo]

That’s James Handy as the client. His part in the film is short but it’s a remarkable performance. The depth of emotions he reaches is some very fine acting. It’s his one major scene opposite two high-profile actors, one a legend, really, directed by one one of the best, Sidney Lumet, and this is Handy’s scene,

[margeshilling]

This was Newman's finest performance. Every time I watch the movie I see new nuances in his acting. This was the film for which he should have received the Oscar.

[mrmxyzplk]

If I was a guest on TMC this would be one of my Essentials.

[russellcampbell]

Great supporting cast. James Handy has an amazing moment right here.

[MapleSyrupPoet]

Don't doubt Mr. Newman's words 😅

[hehhehhuhhuh]

The acting in this movie was phenomenal!!!

[stever]

I didn’t see this movie until a year or two ago. I was glad that I did.

[jamescollinson]

Besides Paul Newman, James Mason, Jack Warden, and Charlotte Rampling, the four principal actors in the film, the supporting cast is also uniformly excellent. Here James Handy in one of his two brief scenes in the film is completely believable as a man barely able to control his rage and frustration at what he sees as yet another loss and betrayal in his life.

[TheVagolfer]

He never thanks Paul's character when he wins.

[CliffBronson]

Very good acting here
...Paul's blue eyes 👀 💙 win, I reckon 😊

[steelerstitles]

Galvin fails to communicate a settlement offer to his client, which is his duty. Bad, very bad. If Galvin is fired by the client, he must move to withdraw, even if the judge, who despises him, won't permit it at this late stage. But the client(s) back off.

[steelerstitles]

Lawyers (I'm one, although I don't do personal injury law) can really relate to this film, because it shows REALLY bad lawyering. Don't ever let this happen to you. Don't neglect a case till the last minute. Don't fail to communicate a settlement offer to your client, no matter how much you think you can win the case. Don't roll the dice at trial. AND get help for your problems. In my jurisdiction, and in all others, I would assume, there is a confidential service from which attorneys suffering from substance-abuse issues can get help; no information is disclosed. Your cases are taken over while you get help, so you don't have to worry about neglected legal matters. Lawyers don't have to lose their licenses over alcohol or other issues.

[commanderkeen]

In reality, Galvin would have been sanctioned by the bar association and perhaps even disbarred for withholding a settlement offer from the plaintiffs and making an executive decision to take it to trial

[thesoultwins]

James Handy's character is absolutely correct - lawyers only care about money. They don't have to live with the consequences of their mistakes. Win or lose they still get paid. My wife and I know that single day!

[MapleSyrupPoet]

Writing ✍ that makes this terrific ...& Sidney L. 🎥🎞

[sevensolaris]

Did you notice that Paul Newman's character has half of his jacket on when he gets hit? He goes the rest of the scene only wearing half of his coat which symbolizes his character changing into someone that cares for his clients....hence his light/dark look.

[jfq]

One thing that doesn't quite ring true:
..the husband is furious as if he knows the offer was taken back yet he seems surprised by it when Galvin tells him.