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5.9 / 10(14 votes)IMDbNR19531h 27mUnited States of America

I, the Jury

“MICKEY SPILLANE'S Kind of Fury, Savagery, Temptation and Man-Woman Violence in 3-D!”

Synopsis

After his best friend and war buddy is mysteriously gunned down, Mike Hammer will stop at nothing to settle the score for the man who sacrificed a limb to save his own life during combat. Along the way, Hammer rides a fine line between gumshoe and a one-man jury, staying two-steps ahead of the law—and trying not to get bumped off in the process.

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I, the Jury trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 14, 1953

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harry Essex
Screenplay & Story
Mickey Spillane, Harry Essex
Original Score
Franz Waxman
Original Title
I, the Jury
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
Parklane Pictures Inc.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harry Essex

Screenplay & Story

Mickey Spillane, Harry Essex

Original Score & Music

Franz Waxman

Director of Photography

John Alton

Film Editing

Fredrick Y. Smith

Producers

Victor Saville

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Mickey Spillane

Department Leadership Roster

John Alton

John Alton

Director of Photography

Franz Waxman

Franz Waxman

Original Music Composer

Harry Essex

Writer

Victor Saville

Victor Saville

Producer

Harry Essex

Director

Fredrick Y. Smith

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I, the Jury

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is I, the Jury about?

After his best friend and war buddy is mysteriously gunned down, Mike Hammer will stop at nothing to settle the score for the man who sacrificed a limb to save his own life during combat. Along the way, Hammer rides a fine line between gumshoe and a one-man jury, staying two-steps ahead of the law—and trying not to get bumped off in the process.

Who directed I, the Jury?

I, the Jury was directed by Harry Essex.

Who stars in I, the Jury?

The principal cast of I, the Jury includes Biff Elliot, Preston Foster, Peggie Castle, Margaret Sheridan, Alan Reed.

When was I, the Jury released and how long is it?

I, the Jury was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for I, the Jury?

The original motion picture soundtrack for I, the Jury was composed by Franz Waxman.

Is I, the Jury based on a book or true story?

I, the Jury is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mickey Spillane".

What is the age rating and content advisory for I, the Jury?

I, the Jury holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).