I, the Jury (1953 film)

I, the Jury is a 1953 American film noir crime film based on the 1947 novel I, the Jury by Mickey Spillane. It was directed by Harry Essex, produced by Victor Saville's company, Parklane Pictures and released through United Artists.

I, the Jury
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHarry Essex
Screenplay byHarry Essex
Based onthe novel I, the Jury
by Mickey Spillane
Produced byVictor Saville
StarringBiff Elliot
Preston Foster
Peggie Castle
Margaret Sheridan
Alan Reed
CinematographyJohn Alton
Music byFranz Waxman
Production
company
Parklane Pictures
Distributed byUnited Artists
Release dates
  • July 24, 1953 (1953-07-24) (Premiere (Chicago))
  • August 14, 1953 (1953-08-14) (United States)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1.4 million (US)

The film is notable for being the first one based on a Mike Hammer novel. Biff Elliot stars as Hammer. It was filmed in 3-D and was available with stereophonic sound.

The story begins with Mike Hammer on the vengeance trail when Jack, a friend, is murdered. Hammer sets out to find the killer, working his way through an increasingly large pile of suspects (and corpses).

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