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12 Angry Men

21 Ratings: 4.3

A movie

12 Angry Men is an American drama film released on April13, 1957 and produced by United Artists. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet and was written by Reginald Rose. 12 Angry Men was produced by Henry Fonda along with Reginald Rose, andstarred … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Drama Movies, Dramas, 1950s

Cast: Henry Fonda, Martin Balsam, E.G. Marshall, George Voskovec, Jack Warden, Rudy Bond, see all

Director: Sidney Lumet

Genre: Drama

Release Date: January 1, 1957

MPAA Rating: Unrated

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review by drifter51. December 09, 2010

posted in Classic Silver Screen Film Reviews!

Stunning in it's simplicity.

It is the absolute antithesis of everything the Hollywood studios are releasing today. There is no senseless violence, no special effects of any kind, practically no music and not a woman cannot be seen during the entire film. Heck, "12 Angry Men" was a box office flop when it was first released back in 1957. But to those who study and appreciate the fine art of movie-making "12 Angry Men" remains a shining example of how a motion picture should be crafted. … more

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review by BlackSheep. April 15, 2011

posted in Classic Silver Screen Film Reviews!

1 Satisfied Filmgoer

12 ANGRY MEN Written by Reginald Rose Directed by Sidney Lumet Starring Henry Fonda, Martin Balsam, Jack Ward and Lee J. Cobb Take twelve grown men and stick them in a room with no fans in the middle of a sweltering heat wave and you’re darn right, they’re going to get angry. Lock them in there while they debate an accused murderer’s guilt, potentially sending him to his own death, and that anger is bound to get … more

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review by BaronSamedi3. January 02, 2009

posted in Movie Hype

The Verdict is In. The Movie is a Classic

Pros: Just about everything Cons: Is a fairy tale in the end The Bottom Line: They really don't base a lot of movies on plays anymore, do they? Usually when a writer declines to name certain characters, it means the character is faceless. He may or may not be insignificant, but you unquestionably will not be getting to know the guy. 12 Angry Men turns this formula upside-down by giving us twelve jurors who are given the ultimate … more

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