12 Angry Men (1997)

Twelve men must decide the fate of one when one juror objects to the jury's decision.

Director:

William Friedkin

Writer:

Reginald Rose (teleplay)

Stars:

Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Hume Cronyn

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 6 wins & 22 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Courtney B. Vance	...	Foreman
Ossie Davis	...	Juror #2
George C. Scott	...	Juror #3
Armin Mueller-Stahl	...	Juror #4
Dorian Harewood	...	Juror #5
James Gandolfini	...	Juror #6
Tony Danza	...	Juror #7
Jack Lemmon	...	Juror #8
Hume Cronyn	...	Juror #9
Mykelti Williamson	...	Juror #10
Edward James Olmos	...	Juror #11
William Petersen	...	Juror #12
Mary McDonnell	...	Judge
Tyrees Allen	...	Guard
Douglas Spain	...	The Accused

Storyline

Made for cable television remake of the 1957 classic about twelve jurors quick to condemn a Latino youth on trial for murdering his father before reviewing the evidence. Juror #8 holds out with a verdict of not guilty, thus setting the stage for arguments and reasons why or why not the boy may be guilty.

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Plot Keywords:

guilty | stockbroker | coach | murder | man wears eyeglasses | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Every take had two camera setups running simultaneously, capturing the focused dialogue and reaction shots. That meant the entire cast had to stay in character even when they had no dialogue for the scene.

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Goofs

When #8 (Jack Lemon) takes a cough drop and starts talking again, there is a shot of #2 (Ossie Davis) putting the box back in his shirt pocket. A few seconds later, he puts it into his shirt pocket again.

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Quotes

Juror #5: I used to play in a backyard that was filled with garbage. Maybe it still smells on me.

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Connections

Remake of Studio One in Hollywood: Twelve Angry Men (1954)

User Reviews

Superior remake

Like the original 1957 film, this remake is a taut drama. Unlike most remakes, this one is as good as the first. The script still stands up as a gritty revelation of human psychology. The cast is solid, and the characters are more diverse than in the original. Look at both versions and see a study not only in the workings of human nature but also in the workings of script adaptation at its best.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 August 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

12 Angry Men

Filming Locations:

Raleigh Studios - 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

MGM Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1