12 Angry Men is a 1957 American legal drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, adapted from a 1954 teleplay of the same name by Reginald Rose. The film tells the story of a jury of 12 men as they deliberate the conviction or acquittal of a teenager charged with murder on the basis of reasonable doubt. Disagreement and conflict among them force the jurors to question their morals and values. The film stars Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, E. G. Marshall, and others.
The film received critical acclaim despite a lukewarm box office performance. At the 30th Academy Awards, it was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Many regarded it as one of the greatest films ever made. They were selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
There was also a television version of 12 Angry Men released in 1997, but it is not considered to be as excellent as the original film. Overall, 12 Angry Men is a classic film highly regarded for its storytelling, acting, and direction.
The film was directed by Sidney Lumet and produced by Henry Fonda and Reginald Rose.
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Cast
- Henry Fonda as Juror 8
- Lee J. Cobb as Juror 3
- Ed Begley as Juror 10
- E. G. Marshall as Juror 4
- Jack Warden as Juror 7
- Martin Balsam as Juror 1
- John Fiedler as Juror 2
- Jack Klugman as Juror 5
- Edward Binns as Juror 6
- Joseph Sweeney as Juror 9
- George Voskovec as Juror 11
- Robert Webber as Juror 12
Director: Sidney Lumet
Writer: Reginald Rose
Distributor: United Artists
Release date: April 13, 1957
