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Runaway Jury (2003)

PG-13  |   |  Drama, Thriller  |  17 October 2003 (USA)
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A juror on the inside and a woman on the outside manipulate a court trial involving a major gun manufacturer.

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Wendell Rohr is a torts lawyer taking on the gun lobby. Rankin Fitch is the jury consultant for the Defendants and between them the battle is for the hearts and minds of the jury. But there is someone on the inside. Nicholas Easter is a juror with a girlfriend, Marlee, on the outside. they have a past ..... and their own agenda. Written by johnno.r@xtra.co.nz

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Trials are too important to be decided by juries.

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Drama | Thriller

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Rated PG-13 for violence, language and thematic elements | See all certifications »

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17 October 2003 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Le maître du jeu  »

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Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$11,836,705 (USA) (17 October 2003)

Gross:

$12,083,403 (Europe) (30 April 2004)
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This is the 10th movie starring both John Cusack and Jeremy Piven. See more »

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In the first scene when the defense and plaintiff first walk into the courtroom, the defense sets the rigged briefcase on the table as he walks to the table. In the very next shot they show a close-up of him setting the briefcase in place from a sitting position. See more »

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Marlee: Anybody can be gotten to.
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Good and disappointing all at the same time.
2 June 2004 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Good but a bit disappointing adaptation to the John Grisham thriller does not follow the book the way it should be, and lacks the momentum of the court proceedings that follow. The acting is first rate with Rachel Weisz and Gene Hackman being the standouts in a cast that includes Dustin Hoffman John Cusack, and Bruce Davidson. Weisz and Hackman's performances are of Oscar quality, despite the fact that the movie is not up to their caliber of acting. The setting is a little out of the way, and the pacing is a little off with scenes that go way to fast but the film is ultimately save by the acting by all involved, most of which is credited to Weisz and Hackman.

2 stars for Weisz and Hackman but don't expect anything close to the book.


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