Runaway Jury

Title: Runaway Jury
Cast: John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz
Directed by: Gary Fleder
Release Date: October 9, 2003
Genre: Suspense/ Drama

i watched this movie months ago & really wanna share about it.. saw some reviews & people r comparing the movie with the novel.. i haven't read that novel, but i love this movie.. it had great cast: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman & Dustin Hoffman, all acted superbly.. it has a cat-and-mouse type plot.. intense but with good pacing, & some surprising twists and turns.. & it unfolds beautifully.. it's an interesting legal thriller story that would keep u wondering until the last minute..

Here's the summary i found online:
The Runaway Jury is a thriller about manipulating the outcome of a major trial.

Nicholas Easter (John Cusack) is a mysterious man selected for jury duty in a New Orleans trial against a national gun manufacturer. The trial is brought to court by the widow of a slain man who was executed in a mass shooting. Eleven were killed and five more were severely injured. The woman is suing the gun manufacturer for their liability in selling the gun used in the killing spree. Her attorney is Wendell Rohr (Dustin Hoffman), who is with tons of energy and flavor. On the other side of the courtroom sits Rankin Fitch (Gene Hackman), who is the big-shot 'hired gun' of the defendants.

However, neither of the lawyers yet know that they have very little to do with the final verdict. That verdict is for sale. The price is $10 million. The bribers are Marlee (Rachel Weisz) and Easter (John Cusack) himself, as the most influential member of the jury. They offer to sway the verdict to the highest bidder.

manipulating a panel of 12 people -- it's all about high-tech stalking, intimidation, daring & risk..

definitely recommending it!!