Runaway Jury
6.9/10
Rating
127 min
Runtime
2003
Release Year
Gary Fleder
Director
Cast
John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz, Bruce Davison
Quick Synopsis
In New Orleans, following a shooting at a workplace, a lawsuit is filed against the gun manufacturer. Lawyer Wendell Rohr represents the plaintiffs, while Rankin Fitch, a jury consultant known for unethical tactics, tries to influence the jury by selecting members favorable to the defense through illegal methods. However, juror Nicholas Easter and his girlfriend Marlee demonstrate that they can manipulate the jury's decision, leading to a tense and strategic battle between the legal teams as they try to control the trial's outcome.
Detailed Synopsis of Runaway Jury
After a workplace shooting in New Orleans, a trial against the gun manufacturer pits lawyer Wendell Rohr against shady jury consultant Rankin Fitch, who uses illegal means to stack the jury with people sympathetic to the defense. But when juror Nicholas Easter and his girlfriend Marlee reveal their ability to sway the jury into delivering any verdict they want, a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game begins.
