I, the Jury (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, I, the Jury is a crime and mystery film directed by Harry Essex, running about 87 minutes. “MICKEY SPILLANE'S Kind of Fury, Savagery, Temptation and Man-Woman Violence in 3-D!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. I, the Jury stars Biff Elliot as Mike Hammer, Preston Foster as Capt. Pat Chambers, Peggie Castle as Charlotte Manning and Margaret Sheridan as Velda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, I, the Jury has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I, the Jury page.
If you liked it. Fans of I, the Jury tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I, the Jury (1953)?
- In GB, I, the Jury is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I, the Jury worth watching?
- I, the Jury holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I, the Jury?
- I, the Jury stars Biff Elliot, Preston Foster, Peggie Castle, Margaret Sheridan and Alan Reed.
- When was I, the Jury released?
- I, the Jury was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.