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8 December 1982 (USA) morePlot:
A lawyer sees the chance to salvage his career and self-respect by taking a medical malpractice case to trial rather than settling. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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a fantastic movie from start to finish--one of the best of the 80s moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Paul Newman | ... | Frank Galvin |
 | Charlotte Rampling | ... | Laura Fischer |
 | Jack Warden | ... | Mickey Morrissey |
 | James Mason | ... | Ed Concannon |
 | Milo O'Shea | ... | Judge Hoyle |
| Lindsay Crouse | ... | Kaitlin Costello |
| Ed Binns | ... | Bishop Brophy (as Edward Binns) |
| Julie Bovasso | ... | Maureen Rooney |
 | Roxanne Hart | ... | Sally Doneghy |
 | James Handy | ... | Kevin Doneghy |
| Wesley Addy | ... | Dr. Towler |
| Joe Seneca | ... | Dr. Thompson |
| Lewis J. Stadlen | ... | Dr. Gruber (as Lewis Stadlen) |
| Kent Broadhurst | ... | Joseph Alito |
 | Colin Stinton | ... | Billy |
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129 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:M | Norway:16 | Iceland:L | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:15 | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:6 | Singapore:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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[June 2008] Ranked #4 on the American Film Institute's list of the 10 greatest films in the genre "Courtroom Drama". moreQuotes:
Frank Galvin: [to the judge] You couldn't hack it as a lawyer. You were a bag man for the boys downtown and you still are, I know about you. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Joan Rivers/Musical Youth (#8.17)" (1983) moreFAQ
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Although Paul Newman has received MANY accolades for his acting, this movie, to me, stands out as the best of all his many wonderful performances. Newman plays an alcoholic has-been lawyer who has pretty much given up on making a difference. He is an "ambulance chaser" whose only goal is to arrange a quick settlement--regardless of whether or not his clients deserve more or nothing at all (a "nuisance lawyer"). He plays this role exceptionally well and the writing and directing much also be credited.
Out of the blue, he takes a case where the client has a really good case and deserves a very large judgment. However, Newman is planning on just making a quick settlement regardless of whether or not it was fair for anyone. However, over time, for once, he has a hard time living with himself and eventually decides to fight. However, the archdiocese being sued hires a team of top-rate lawyers and Newman finally refuses to back down and take a settlement.
You MUST watch this movie!!!