About this release
Based on a lurid novel by Mickey Spillane, this violent crime drama begins when a former war buddy of detective Mike Hammer is brutally murdered. Spillane's famous P.I. enters the city's fetid criminal underbelly to avenge his death.
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Disc 1
UHD
I, the Jury (1953)
87 min
CrimeMystery
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.
Credits
Director
Harry Essex
Writer
Harry Essex
Cast
Biff Elliotas Mike Hammer
Preston Fosteras Capt. Pat Chambers
Peggie Castleas Charlotte Manning
Margaret Sheridanas Velda
Alan Reedas George Kalecki
Mary Andersonas Eileen Vickers
Tom Powersas Milt Miller
Frances Osborneas Myrna Devlin
Bob Cunninghamas Hal Kines
Tani Guthrieas Mary Bellamy
Cinematographer
John Alton
Composer
Franz Waxman
Editor
Fredrick Y. Smith
Producer
Victor Saville
Disc 2
BDI, the Jury (1953)
87 min
CrimeMystery
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.
Credits
Director
Harry Essex
Writer
Harry Essex
Cast
Biff Elliotas Mike Hammer
Preston Fosteras Capt. Pat Chambers
Peggie Castleas Charlotte Manning
Margaret Sheridanas Velda
Alan Reedas George Kalecki
Mary Andersonas Eileen Vickers
Tom Powersas Milt Miller
Frances Osborneas Myrna Devlin
Bob Cunninghamas Hal Kines
Tani Guthrieas Mary Bellamy
Cinematographer
John Alton
Composer
Franz Waxman
Editor
Fredrick Y. Smith
Producer
Victor Saville
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
- Editions
- Limited Edition
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 3, 2026