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Where was The Verdict filmed?

1983 film, directed by Sidney Lumet.

  • Toronto

The story is set in New York City, about 343 miles (552 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
Toronto
Distance
About 343 miles (552 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.

About The Verdict

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Released
1983
Director
Sidney Lumet
Cast
Paul NewmanCharlotte RamplingJack WardenJames MasonMilo O'SheaLindsay CrouseEdward BinnsJames HandyRoxanne Hart
Genre
TrialDrama
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

The story

Once-promising attorney Frank Galvin is an alcoholic ambulance chaser.

A Catholic diocese representative offers Galvin $210,000 (equivalent to $592,000 in 2025).

The hospital's attorney, Ed Concannon, has a large legal team that is masterful with the press.

Famous lines from The Verdict

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Tell me one.Ed Concannon
  • He's a good man..Frank Galvin
  • What is the truth?Bishop Brophy
  • Yes, that would be.Frank Galvin
  • We thought it was just.Bishop Brophy

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