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Overview
Verdict is a French crime film first released in 1974,
directed by André Cayatte.
The film stars Sophia Loren, Jean Gabin, Julien Bertheau, Muriel Catalá and Michel Albertini.
It has also been released under the title: Jury of One.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
Synopsis
When her son is put on trial for murder, Teresa Leoni appeals to a senior judge, Président
Leguen, to show leniency. When it becomes clear that her son’s case will be
prejudiced by his father’s gangster past, Teresa takes matters into her own hands.
She kidnaps Leguen’s wife and threatens to kill her unless her son is acquitted.
Leguen uses his powers to arrive at the desired outcome, but Teresa’s victory proves
to be anything but happy…
Film Review
One-time lawyer André Cayatte once more exposes the flaws in the French legal system
in this routine crime-drama. In his last film appearance but one, Jean Gabin is
impressive but is largely eclipsed by Sophia Loren’s dominating portrayal of a mother
desperate to save her son from the guillotine.
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