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Release Date:
29 July 1957 (Sweden)
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Tagline:
Life Is In Their Hands -- Death Is On Their Minds! more
Plot:
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 synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
Another 13 wins
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6 nominations
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(9 articles)
Auditions For PTC's Production Of Twelve Angry Men To Be Held On 11/6
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 7 November 2009, 2:00 AM, PST)
Auditions For PTC's Production Of Twelve Angry Men To Be Held On 11/6
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 13 October 2009, 10:46 PM, PDT)
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 7 November 2009, 2:00 AM, PST)
Auditions For PTC's Production Of Twelve Angry Men To Be Held On 11/6
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 13 October 2009, 10:46 PM, PDT)
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A Classic not to be Missed
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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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Also Known As:
Twelve Angry Men (USA) (alternative spelling)
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96 min
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1.66 : 1 more
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Certification:
South Korea:12 |
Brazil:Livre |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:G |
Finland:K-8 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:U |
USA:Approved (certificate #18206) |
West Germany:12
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Shot in a total of 365 separate takes.
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Boom mic visible: At 20:07 into the film, as the camera pans from Juror #6 to Juror #7, the shadow of the boom mic is visible on the wall behind them.
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[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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[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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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Charmed: 12 Angry Zen (#8.14)" (2006)
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A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERSHow much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie
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The plot of12 Angry Men revolves around the murder trail of a Latino boy who is accused of killing his father. The conviction of the boy would mean a death sentence and the destiny of the boy's life is in the hands of twelve male jurors of ranging personalities. The case seems open and shut with a murder weapon and several witnesses to place the boy at the scene of the crime. For eleven of the jurors the decision is apparent that the boy is guilty but for one juror, Mr. Davis (Henry Fonda), the boy's life should entail some discussion to eliminate any reasonable doubt the jurors may have. As the film progresses the personalities of the jurors become apparent and many underlying issues influence the guilty decision chosen by the majority of the jurors.
The underlying issues are the complexity of the personalities of the jurors and the reasons why they have the motivation to feel and act the way they do. As the case unfolds further, more is learned about each juror individually. The personalities range from being a short-tempered loud mouth to a straight- laced accountant who never breaks a sweat. As the movie progresses much more is learned of the characters that exposes the intricacy of human nature and people's different personality traits.
This film is an excellent example of movie making that does not require elaborate sets to entertain the viewer. The majority of the film takes place in a jury room with the men never leaving the room from their deliberation responsibilities. The cast and dialogue make this film memorable and the film has some clear moral issues that are addressed. The main issue is that not everything is as it seems. With further analysis the understanding of a situation becomes more concrete enabling the men to make a solid decision that affects a young man's life. 12 Angry Men is a classic film that should not be missed.