Runaway Jury

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Cast & Crew

John Cusack
Nicholas Easter

Gene Hackman
Rankin Fitch

Dustin Hoffman
Wendall Rohr

Rachel Weisz
Marlee

Bruce Davison
Durwood Cable

Bruce McGill
Judge Harkin

Jeremy Piven
Lawrence Green

Nick Searcy
Doyle

Stanley Anderson
Henry Jankle

Cliff Curtis
Frank Herrera

Nestor Serrano
Janovich

Leland Orser
Lamb

Jennifer Beals
Vanessa Lembeck

Gerry Bamman
Herman Grimes

Joanna Going
Celeste Wood

Bill Nunn
Lonnie Shaver

Juanita Jennings
Loreen Duke

Marguerite Moreau
Amanda Monroe

Nora Dunn
Stella Hulic

Guy Torry
Eddie Weese

Gary Fleder
Director

David Levien
Screenwriter

Brian Koppelman
Screenwriter

Matthew Chapman
Screenwriter

John Grisham
Writer

Gary Fleder
Producer

Arnon Milchan
Producer

Christopher Mankiewicz
Producer

Jeffrey Downer
Executive Producer

Robert Elswit
Director of Photography

Nelson Coates
Production Designer

William Steinkamp
Film Editor

Abigail Murray
Costume Designer

Christopher Young
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Critic Reviews for Runaway Jury

Audience Reviews for Runaway Jury

• May 07, 2014

  Thrilling dramatic thriller, Runaway Jury is a worthwhile film to watch that boasts a great cast of talented actors and a well constructed story. I thought that this was a very entertaining film, one that was gripping from start to finish, and always kept you on the edge of your seat. The mix of thrills, mixed with the courtroom aspect of the story goes well hand in hand, and it makes for an even more compelling picture. Runaway Jury is not perfect, but for the most part, it's a well crafted dramatic thriller that is elevated by its cast, which makes you forget the film's shortcomings. Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman give the film's strongest performances, especially Hackman who is intense in his role, and he really nails the character he portrays. Overall, the film is well done, entertaining, and tells an engaging story that is sure to appeal to viewers that enjoy a good courtroom drama. Although it doesn't break ground in this genre of film, Runaway Jury is yet another perfect example of a well executed drama that has a story set in a courtroom. At times the film could have been refined, but overall, I was very much entertained, especially, like I said before, the performances here are magnetic, and make up for the weaker aspects of the movie. I've only seen one film by director Gary Fleder before this one, and here he delivers a terrific drama that manages to really be entertaining enough despite its flaws, and it's one of those cases where the performances save the film from being a total bore, as the story itself is nothing too elaborate. Runaway Jury has its weak parts, but it's a worthy viewing, and it's a bit underrated as well, it may not be the best courtroom drama, but it's not the worst either.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Dec 14, 2013

  A decent courtroom thriller based on John Grisham's 1996 novel. Sure the premise stretches plausibility but the overqualified cast (John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman) do a fantastic job giving the proceedings depth and intrigue. Nothing too life changing but enjoyable on a rainy day.
  Christopher H Super Reviewer
• Nov 25, 2013

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  Directors C Super Reviewer
• Apr 29, 2013

  Its another decent courtroom thriller, this one about jury tampering, that's about as formulaic and manipulative as they come. The cast saves it, almost acting as if it were all believable. Hackman serves up his enjoyable bad guy yet again (it hasn't got old yet, though Lex Luthor's my personal fav) while Hoffman shines as the knight in shining armor (as a knight should ... in the dreamtime).
  Kevin M. W Super Reviewer

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