A jury that is on trial itself

Rating: 10/10 (7 February 2005)

Every member of the jury brings his own prejudices into the jury room. In arguing the merits of the case, they are really discovering things about themselves. We in turn discover things about ourselves as we deliberate along with them.
Shooting in B&W only adds to the gritty feel of this film...the hot summer day...the perspiration soaked shirts (all except E G Marshall) contribute to the sense that there is almost a physical contest going on...
Solid performances by a group of character actors who knew their trade...not like these young "stars" of today...