The Verdict (2016): Cast & Plot
The Verdict is a 2016 film directed by Lars Kraume, starring Florian David Fitz as Angeklagter Lars Koch, Lars Eidinger and Martina Gedeck. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Lars Kraume
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Beta Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Verdict About?
The premise of The Verdict without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A passenger plane is hijacked, and the hijacker intends to crash it into a crowded football stadium. Fighter pilot Lars Koch makes the split-second decision to shoot down the aircraft. The subsequent legal proceedings in Berlin determine whether Koch’s actions constitute heroism or murder. The film presents the case to the audience, who effectively serve as jurors, and their perspective shapes the final resolution.
The Verdict Cast & Characters
Florian David Fitz leads the cast as Angeklagter Lars Koch, with Lars Eidinger as Verteidiger Herr Biegler and Martina Gedeck as Staatsanwältin Frau Nelson. Directed by Lars Kraume; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lars Kraume
- Florian David Fitz as Angeklagter Lars Koch
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Lars Eidinger as Verteidiger Herr Biegler -
Martina Gedeck as Staatsanwältin Frau Nelson - Rainer Bock as Zeuge Lauterbach
Also Starring in The Verdict
· 3 more- Jördis Triebel Nebenklägerin Franziska Meiser
- Burghart Klaußner Vorsitzender Richter
- Robert Homann-Cauquil Jounalist
More from Lars Kraume
More films directed by Lars Kraume, best-rated first: The People vs. Fritz Bauer, The Uncertainty Principle of Love, Measures of Men and The Silent Revolution.
The Verdict Plot Summary
What happens in The Verdict from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Frank Galvin is a once-promising attorney who has been worn down by alcoholism and a career spent chasing ambulance to recoveries that rarely come easy. When his former partner, Mickey Morrissey, taps him to take on a medical malpractice case, Galvin sees a chance to prove himself again. The case centers on Deborah Ann Kaye, who fell into a coma after receiving general anesthesia during childbirth at a Catholic hospital. Her sister and brother-in-law want the suit to cover her ongoing care, making the stakes personal and urgent.
Full summary
The whole story of The Verdict, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Verdict?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main attorney defending the malpractice case?
The Verdict Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Het Verdict” and “审判”.
- Also known as
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- Het Verdict
- 审判
- Teror
- O Veredito
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The Verdict FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Verdict, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Verdict?
The Verdict runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Verdict released?
The Verdict was released on October 17, 2016.
Who directed The Verdict?
The Verdict was directed by Lars Kraume.
More films by Lars Kraume Who is in the cast of The Verdict?
The Verdict stars Florian David Fitz as Angeklagter Lars Koch, Lars Eidinger as Verteidiger Herr Biegler and Martina Gedeck as Staatsanwältin Frau Nelson, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Verdict have a post-credit scene?
No. The Verdict has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Verdict in?
The original language of The Verdict is German.
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