The Verdict
A somber, deliberate legal drama that immerses you in a flawed man's struggle for justice, with quiet tension and emotional weight.
- About
- 1982 film by Sidney Lumet
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1982
- Runtime
- 129 min
A somber, deliberate legal drama that immerses you in a flawed man's struggle for justice, with quiet tension and emotional weight.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 1 | |
| Horror | 0 | |
| Humour | 2 | |
| Realism | 8 | |
| Romance | 3 | |
| Tension | 6 | |
| Darkness | 6 | |
| Complexity | 5 | |
| Emotional weight | 7 |
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