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5.4 / 10(54 votes)IMDbR19941h 47mUnited States of America

Trial by Jury

“For one juror, the question of guilt or innocence is a matter of life or death... her own.”

Synopsis

Valerie is a juror in the trial of a mob boss. When her young son's life is threatened, she has no option other than to see that justice isn't done.

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Trial by Jury - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 9, 1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 1, 1995

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Heywood Gould
Screenplay & Story
Heywood Gould, Jordan Katz
Original Score
Terence Blanchard
Original Title
Trial by Jury
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Studios
Morgan Creek Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Heywood Gould

Screenplay & Story

Heywood Gould, Jordan Katz

Original Score & Music

Terence Blanchard

Director of Photography

Frederick Elmes

Film Editing

Thom Noble, Joel Goodman

Producers

James G. Robinson, Gary Barber, Mark Gordon, Chris Meledandri

Department Leadership Roster

Heywood Gould

Heywood Gould

Screenplay

Heywood Gould

Heywood Gould

Director

Jordan Katz

Screenplay

Thom Noble

Editor

James G. Robinson

James G. Robinson

Producer

Frederick Elmes

Frederick Elmes

Director of Photography

Terence Blanchard

Terence Blanchard

Original Music Composer

David Chapman

David Chapman

Production Design

Mark Gordon

Mark Gordon

Producer

Joel Goodman

Editor

Chris Meledandri

Chris Meledandri

Producer

Mary Malin

Costume Design

Branko Racki

Branko Racki

Stunt Coordinator

Peter Bucossi

Peter Bucossi

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trial by Jury

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

What is Trial by Jury about?

Valerie is a juror in the trial of a mob boss. When her young son's life is threatened, she has no option other than to see that justice isn't done.

Who directed Trial by Jury?

Trial by Jury was directed by Heywood Gould.

Who stars in Trial by Jury?

The principal cast of Trial by Jury includes William Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Gabriel Byrne, Armand Assante, Kathleen Quinlan.

When was Trial by Jury released and how long is it?

Trial by Jury was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

Who composed the musical score for Trial by Jury?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Trial by Jury was composed by Terence Blanchard.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Trial by Jury?

Trial by Jury holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).