History of Runaway Jury in Timeline
Runaway Jury is a legal thriller where a jury is manipulated by Rankin Fitch (Gene Hackman), a consultant working for a gun manufacturer being sued after a shooting. Wendell Rohr (Dustin Hoffman) represents the plaintiff, the victim's widow. Nicholas Easter (John Cusack), a juror, and Marlee (Rachel Weisz) are attempting to sell the verdict to the highest bidder, creating further uncertainty. The film explores themes of jury tampering, corporate influence, and the flaws within the American legal system as both sides engage in intense battles of wit and strategy to control the jury's decision.
August 1996: Rights Purchased
In August 1996, the rights to adapt John Grisham's novel, The Runaway Jury, were purchased for $8 million.
1996: John Grisham's Novel
In 1996, John Grisham's novel The Runaway Jury was published. The story involves a lawyer against a jury consultant, and a juror who can sway the verdict.
1999: Release of The Insider
After the release of the 1999 film, The Insider, the studio decided to make the plaintiff sue a gun company instead in the Runaway Jury film adaptation.
October 17, 2003: Film Release
On October 17, 2003, the film Runaway Jury was released.
2003: Runaway Jury Film Release
In 2003, Runaway Jury, an American legal thriller film directed by Gary Fleder and starring John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz was released.
