Twelve Angry Men

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Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley and Jack Klugman lead in this tense, courtroom drama -- nominated for three Oscars including Best Picture -- about one juror determined to sway the opinions of eleven others.
  • Directed by: Sidney Lumet
  • Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes
  • Studio: MGM
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Synopsis: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley and Jack Klugman lead in this tense, courtroom drama -- nominated for three Oscars including Best Picture -- about one juror determined to sway the opinions of eleven others.
Starring: Martin Balsam, John Fiedler
Supporting actors: Lee J. Cobb, E.G. Marshall, Jack Klugman, Edward Binns, Jack Warden, Henry Fonda, Joseph Sweeney, Ed Begley, George Voskovec, Robert Webber, Rudy Bond, James Kelly, Billy Nelson, John Savoca
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes
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Studio: MGM
ASIN: B001MLWLHG (Rental) and B001MLUHXQ (Purchase)
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  • Production Company: Orion-Nova Productions
  • Filming Locations: New York County Courthouse - 60 Centre Street, New York City, New York, USA | Fox Movietone Studio, New York, USA

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186 of 197 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars How to make a great movie (recipie below) September 19, 2000
By Wayne Steinhardt
Format:VHS Tape
1 incredible script
12 talented actors
lots of emotion
1 very simple set
no special effects

Produce under good direction. Serves millions.

Seriously, this film is a masterpiece. A jury has to decide a seemingly open and shut case of a young man (who, as with most of the jurors, remains nameless throughout the film) who has been accused of murdering his father in a fit of anger. The evidence couldn't be clearer that this guy did it. Murder weapon, motive, eyewitness testimony all in place.

One juror (Fonda) however, wants to talk the case out. He's not 100% convinced that the guy is guilty. And so it begins. An emotional roller coaster follows as we learn about the jurors, their reasons for voting as they do and how (or if) they are forced to re-evaluate the evidence.

Part of the charm of this film is it's starkness. 99% of the film takes place in one room; the jury room, a simple set consisting of little more than a table, 12 chairs, some windows and a fan.

The best part, I believe, is the character development of the jurors. When the movie begins, they are just 12 anonymous characters. Even though none of the jurors are named in the movie (two are in the very last scene, after the case is over) by the time the movie is over, you feel as if you know and understand every one of them.

Truly a remarkable film and well worth repeated viewings.

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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece, not a Megabudgeter. June 12, 1999
By GRAHAM TOMLINSON
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Where do I start? How many films can you honestly watch three times in a fortnight and know it wont be too long before you feel compelled to view it again? 12 Angry Men, a movie that risks everything on a script, and succeeds triumphantly because that script sets you back on your heels(instead of earth-shatteringly expensive special effects or exotic location work) and draws a uniformly astounding set of performances from a cast most of whom were unfamiliar at the time. Henry Fonda, one of only two "big" names amongst the dozen participants, has the advantage also of being the one who stands against the view of a group of jurors, hell bent on putting a young boy in the electric chair for "obviously" murdering his father. Yet each character is played so well, is so interestingly unique in each case, and is given such telling lines, that you hang on the words of them all equally. The other well known face, (at least in 1957), is Lee J. Cobb, who in any other film would have stolen it completely, but here is "merely" as memorable as all the others. Robert Webbers character is excruciatingly irritating, but hes playing it to perfection none the less. That Fondas viewpoint will win the day is probably never in doubt, but how he,(and infact some of the other characters despite themselves), achieves this is positively gripping and astonishing. Sidney Lumet, in his directorial debut, proved at once what he was capable of, and, in this single set scenario, that classic status does not necessarily depend on an extravagant outlay. One of the Top Five Best Movies of all time. I rest my case!
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78 of 86 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the elusive truth February 20, 2005
By Alejandra Vernon HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
Having recently had a jury duty experience that was equally as contentious as the one depicted in "Twelve Angry Men," I found this film fascinating, and one that maintains its interest because of the taut, well written script (by Reginald Rose, based on his play for TV), and some of the finest character actors of mid-20th century cinema, and though Henry Fonda was a big star when this was made in 1957, he blends in to be part of what is essentially an ensemble acting piece.
Practically the entire film is set in the single jury room, on a hot and humid day, with these twelve incredibly diverse men, and shows how their backgrounds color how they arrive at their conclusions. Truth is very elusive in this case, and it's a matter of questioning if there is "reasonable doubt."

There are many things that point out how times have changed in 50 years; it has been decades since a jury would be chosen that would only consist of white men, and a few years since a table full of ashtrays with cigarette butts would be allowed, but the basic truths remain the same, and if one places twelve strangers to come to a verdict in a difficult case, tempers are going to flare. The hot head in this film is Juror # 3, Lee J. Cobb, who sees the events through the lens of his relationship with his son, and he gives a fiery performance, but each actor has a lot to contribute to the success of this film.
This was the first feature film in Sidney Lumet's long career, and he was nominated for a Best Director Oscar; the film was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, but lost in all three categories to David Lean's "Bridge on the River Kwai." Lumet was to work with Fonda again in '64 with the riveting cold war thriller (and my favorite Lumet film) "Fail-Safe," which also had in its cast Juror # 6, Ed Binns.
Total running time is 96 minutes.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars good movie
I have always liked this movie since seeing it on tv when I was younger. The movie maybe simplistic, black and white, only 12 people talking in a jury room with no action or... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Jeremy Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
This is a great story with an all star cast of major and minor (but recongizible) actors. This was offered in Blu Ray and thought the pricing was worth adding to the collection.
Published 8 days ago by James A. Bloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars classic film
a classic black and white film a much wanted addition to my collection classic actors and great actors make this a must-have
Published 15 days ago by Thomas J. Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars A true jury deliberation classic!
A great example of how jury deliberations can make a difference in the administration of justice, for better or for worse!
Published 18 days ago by Mike Exendine
2.0 out of 5 stars Not my Cup of Movie
The acting was okay, even for these phenomenal actors. The story was disturbing and somewhat disgusting. Maybe I had too high of expectations.
Published 19 days ago by Tess Krane
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting movie
My son saw this movie at school, so he told me to watch it. I rented it and I really like it, so now I bought it. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Cruz Maria
2.0 out of 5 stars Not happy at all
There is no audio on this video. None at all. I am not happy about this as this dvd was a gift to a valued friend.
Published 22 days ago by Lynette Mazyck
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional
Easy plot, jurors discuss the case they just heard, and the first vote is 11 guilty, 1 not guilty. Henry Fonda leads an interesting discussion including the law, details of facts,... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Alan A. Zurawski
5.0 out of 5 stars Using this for a Negotiation Course
Love the movie and there are a lot of good lessons in it. My 8 and 9 year old watched it and loved asking questions and seeing people reasoning through their arguments.
Published 28 days ago by RAKJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Teacher's Aid!
I teach a Pre Law class in middle school and I use this video to help my students understand the deliberation process as well as evidence based arguments.
Published 29 days ago by A. Berthelot
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