- Actors: Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason, Milo O'Shea
- Directors: Sidney Lumet
- Writers: Barry Reed, David Mamet
- Producers: Burtt Harris, David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Fox
- VHS Release Date: 5 Nov 1991
- Run Time: 129 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000057OQ4
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,194 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is indubitably Newman's finest hour. His considered and perfectly drawn portrayal of the consummately unsympathetic character of Frank Galvin - troubled,alcoholic,damaged though initially brilliant lawyer, reduced to ambulance-chasing - now facing the most difficult case of his life, should certainly have gained the 'Oscar' for which he was nominated.This case is metaphorically his downfall or salvation.
Lumet has used his favourite themes of the flawed and somtimes blind aspect of the law in opposition to it's 'justice'.
James Mason is at his oleaginous best as Galvin's nemesis and opponent in court and Charlotte Rampling and Milo O'Shea put in beautiful supporting performances....fantastic !
Lumet has used his favourite themes of the flawed and somtimes blind aspect of the law in opposition to it's 'justice'.
James Mason is at his oleaginous best as Galvin's nemesis and opponent in court and Charlotte Rampling and Milo O'Shea put in beautiful supporting performances....fantastic !
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
....all star in this nifty little box set.Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid must be one of the coolest westerns ever great chemistry between Newman and Redford and excellent cinematography an adventure well told The other two movies Newman plays rather darker characters the self obsessed pool shark Eddie Felson a role he would later win an oscar for in the sequel Color of Money.The hustler is Eddies' first foray into movies and while not a bad character lovable he sure aint.The third movie sees Newman play an ambulance chasing alcoholic lawyer given a chance at redemption by winning an unwinable malpractice case another unlikeable character given empathy by Newmans' abundant charisma. Each movie has extras all have commentaries not a bad package for the price
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Frank Galvin (Paul Newman) has all the odds stacked against him. His career is heading nowhere fast, a wrecked personal life, his legal partner has had enough, and a whisky habit that could kickstart an economy. Stanley Ellin in The New York Times Book Review wrote that "the story, digging deep into the mysteries of medical, legal and clerical practice, has everything going for it, and makes dramatically potent use of each element."
With near zero preparation, Frank takes on the might of St Catherine's hospital, two eminent doctors, the trial judge, and a slick city legal team headed by Ed `prince of darkness' Concannon (James Mason). The case: A woman is in a coma after a routine delivery went wrong, and the outcome depends on a key witness who won't testify, and Frank doesn't know why.
This courtroom drama involves you on every level. You feel you need Frank to win, yet the despair of the patient's family is your despair. In a sense, justice itself is on trial. Does everyone and every principle have a price? Can a jury be trusted to see the issues in a complex case?
It is gut-wrenching when we finally realise Laura (Charlotte Rampling) isn't all she seems, the implication is she motivated him to win ( `I don't do failure!') but even so, we want things to work out for her and Frank. He may be reprieved as a lawyer, but his personal life will have to wait a little longer!
With near zero preparation, Frank takes on the might of St Catherine's hospital, two eminent doctors, the trial judge, and a slick city legal team headed by Ed `prince of darkness' Concannon (James Mason). The case: A woman is in a coma after a routine delivery went wrong, and the outcome depends on a key witness who won't testify, and Frank doesn't know why.
This courtroom drama involves you on every level. You feel you need Frank to win, yet the despair of the patient's family is your despair. In a sense, justice itself is on trial. Does everyone and every principle have a price? Can a jury be trusted to see the issues in a complex case?
It is gut-wrenching when we finally realise Laura (Charlotte Rampling) isn't all she seems, the implication is she motivated him to win ( `I don't do failure!') but even so, we want things to work out for her and Frank. He may be reprieved as a lawyer, but his personal life will have to wait a little longer!
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"You have no loyalty to anyone..your'e all whores"
Sometimes a legal drama raises its game to be more than its component parts:it debates legality versus justice, truth versus facts,integrity versus money. Read more
Published 9 months ago by technoguy
great acting
Pretty much everyone has a good role in this movie which allows them to demonstrate their acting skills. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Neil Carmichael
3 good films
What can i say. Paul Newman is a class act and every film fan will agree that his films are great.
Published 17 months ago by Adam Brown
A treasurable collection
Lovely because we get a glimpse of Newman as a young actor in The Hustler, As an accomplished big name alongside Redford in Butch Cassidy and a latter day pro in the Verdict. Read more
Published on 13 April 2010 by Daniel Mccarthy
Briiliant, brilliuant, brilliant!!
This DVD has been part of my collection for a long time but I watched it only recently. Paul Newman never ceases to amaze me. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Ava
Paul Newman boxed set
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Published on 18 Jun 2009 by Bruce Widdowson
Jurisprudence can be changed, if not by a judge at least by a jury
It is one rare film on a court case that may make us believe in the justness of jury justice. Frank Galvin, played by Paul Newman, is an alcoholic, and not an anonymous one at all. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2008 by Jacques COULARDEAU
Shame on Amazon
On Monday this was 8.99 and I put it in my basket. I wanted to pay today, Tuesday and saw that it had gone up to 17.99. Very trashy Amazon. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2008 by Yvonne
MARVEL AT THE MAVERICK
this is a hard-hitting and truly honest look-brutally so most of the times-at both american health-care and judiciary and it takes 2 geniuses to give the final verdict -the system... Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2008 by usman
Overrated
These reviews are way off the mark!Has to be one of the most boring,depressing films i have ever seen!
I don't care if it won an oscar. Read more
I don't care if it won an oscar. Read more
Published on 10 May 2008 by Yorkie
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