The One Man Jury (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1978, The One Man Jury is an action and crime film directed by Charles Martin, running about 101 minutes. “He deals his own brand of justice...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Officer Jim Wade is a loose cannon on the force with a reputation for roughing up suspects, informants, witnesses, and just about everybody else who rubs him the wrong way. When women start being killed by a mysterious serial murderer called The Slasher, Wade vows to put a stop to the killing spree, regardless of whether through legal means or not.
Who’s in it. The One Man Jury stars Jack Palance as Lieutenant Wade, Christopher Mitchum as Sergeant Blake, Pamela Susan Shoop as Wendy Sommerset and Joe Spinell as Mike Abatino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The One Man Jury has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The One Man Jury page.
If you liked it. Fans of The One Man Jury tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The One Man Jury (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The One Man Jury change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The One Man Jury worth watching?
- The One Man Jury holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The One Man Jury?
- The One Man Jury stars Jack Palance, Christopher Mitchum, Pamela Susan Shoop, Joe Spinell and Cara Williams.