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12 Angry Men (1957)
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29 July 1957 (Sweden) moreTagline:
Life Is In Their Hands -- Death Is On Their Minds! morePlot:
A dissenting juror in a murder trial slowly manages to convince the others that the case is not as obviously clear as it seemed in court. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(8 articles)
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No bombs, no car chases but edge of the seat stuff none the less more (487 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Martin Balsam | ... | Juror #1 | |
| John Fiedler | ... | Juror #2 | |
| Lee J. Cobb | ... | Juror #3 | |
| E.G. Marshall | ... | Juror #4 | |
| Jack Klugman | ... | Juror #5 | |
| Edward Binns | ... | Juror #6 | |
| Jack Warden | ... | Juror #7 | |
| Henry Fonda | ... | Juror #8 | |
| Joseph Sweeney | ... | Juror #9 | |
| Ed Begley | ... | Juror #10 | |
| George Voskovec | ... | Juror #11 | |
| Robert Webber | ... | Juror #12 |
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Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
96 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
South Korea:12 | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Finland:K-8 | Sweden:15 | UK:U | USA:Approved (certificate #18206) | West Germany:12Filming Locations:
New York, USAFun Stuff
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As the film failed to make a profit, Henry Fonda never received his deferred salary. Despite this setback, Fonda always regarded 12 Angry Men (1957) as one of the three best films he ever made, the other two being The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and The Ox-Bow Incident (1943). moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Juror #8 is imitating the old man going to the door, as he is completing the first leg of his walk the shadow of the camera following him is clearly visible on the floor by his feet. moreQuotes:
[first lines][In a tedious manner, sounding bored and tired]
Judge: To continue, you've listened to a long and complex case: murder in the first degree. Premeditated murder is the most serious charge tried in our criminal courts . You've listened to the testimony, you've had the law read to you and interpreted as it applies in this case...
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Featured in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV) moreFAQ
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This film is superb, in fact as Shakespeare once said "Its the bees' knees". The film captivates the audience from the beginning. Each of the twelve jurors are introduced to us as they are introduced to themselves. The characters are well draw out and individual, each with his own personality.
The tension of the characters draws the audience in from the start. We imagine that the case is open and shut, 11 me saying guilty and 1 not. We feel the discomfort of Henry Fonda as the other characters belittle and mock how he can see any reasonable doubt in the case. But we also share his victories and the enthusiasm as he proceeds to refute or add doubt to the arguments for guilty and are captivated and draw in as other jurors begin to see doubt in the proceedings.
The audience can also see the arguments for guilty and wonder if Fonda's character is correct in saying that he doubts. Yet they also feel the shame of the characters as he disproves that a previously sound theory is iron tight, joining his side as members of the jury do.
On top of this they are wonderfully woven in human elements such as the misconceptions that influence people and the growing tension between different characters. This is brought to life even more by the amazing performances, Fonda, Lee J Cobb and Joseph Sweeney are of particular note.
I started watching this film on a bored relaxed laying about day but by the end i was on the edge of the seat with my hands on my knees feeling more tense than a politician on results day.
How a film should be made. Modern directors take note(thats ur telling off for the day) 10/10