Runaway Jury
Director: Gary Fleder
Actors: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman
PlotIn New Orleans, a high-stakes civil lawsuit captures the nation's attention as a major gun manufacturer faces trial for a workplace shooting incident. On one side, the grief-stricken widow demands justice and accountability; on the other, the gun company, with deep pockets and a staunch defense against the claims. At the heart of this legal battle is the jury selection process, seen as a crucial factor in determining the outcome. A shadowy, sophisticated jury consultant named Rankin Fitch, working for the defense, employs underhanded methods and surveillance technology to evaluate and manipulate potential jurors to secure a verdict in their favor.
Unexpectedly, one juror, Nicholas Easter, emerges as a wild card with his own agenda and the astonishing ability to influence his fellow jurors. Behind the scenes, his partner, Marlee, contacts both legal teams offering control of the jury's decision for a price. As the trial progresses, both sides become entangled in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where morality is blurred and the lines between legality and corruption are crossed. The integrity of the judicial system is tested as each attempts to outmaneuver the other, all while Nicholas crafts his influence within the jury room, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown with the case's outcome hanging precariously in the balance.
Writers: John Grisham, Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Release Date: 17 Oct 2003
Runtime: 127 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English, French, Italian
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