156. Paul Newman in Sidney Lumet & David Mamet's 'The Verdict' (1982)

Show Notes

One of my very favorite films and featuring one of Paul Newman's favorite performances, Sidney Lumet's 'The Verdict' has grown in stature and appreciation since its premiere in 1982.  

With a brilliantly adapted screenplay by multi-hyphenate David Mamet, a tortured development process encompassing stars like Redford and other directors named Sidney (Pollack), and a first-rate cast, 'The Verdict' is one of the greatest courtroom dramas of all time.

I'm thrilled to be joined once again by author and editor Keir Graff, who once again turns in an excellent appearance as a well-prepared guest on the pod. 

We dive deep into the making of this film, play some iconic scenes, and discuss the nuances and joys of the performances, the writing, the directing and the production elements that make this wonderful film such a standard of the form.

Keir Graff's author website.

Keir's previous appearance on the Full Cast and Crew Podcast discussing "The Color of Money".

Watch "The Verdict"

Playlist of Official "The Verdict" clips.

Watch the Paul Newman/Joanne Woodward documentary 'The Last Movie Stars', directed by Ethan Hawke.

Buy Sidney Lumet's indispensable guide to making movies, called, magically enough 'Making Movies'.

Listen to Sidney Lumet's indispensable Director's Commentary to 'The Verdict' in podcast form.