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Henry Fonda
Jack Klugman
Joseph Sweeney
Lee J. Cobb
E.G. Marshall
Jack Warden

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One man on a jury stands alone in a case in which most are initially convinced one way but one by one may be convinced another way.

04/22/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

A great American classic

A true American classic, 12 Angry Men is a movie that stands the test of time. It's message of fairness and stance against prejudice is just as relevant today as it was in 1957 when the film was released. This is a film about right and wrong and Henry Fonda's Juror number 8 is one of the great heroes of film. Lee J. Cobb is also fantastic in the film, vigorously defending his belief that the defendant is guilty to the point of nearly brawling with the other jurors. Cobb's juror hits home with this reviewer. How many times have you thought somebody was guilty and then was acquitted? Cobb's juror is one of us, a regular man who gets caught up in the hype. Despite his loud mouth and menacing presence, he too is standing up for what he believes in, even though it may be morally wrong. ...

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03/31/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

"12 Angry Men" by Yojimbo

Sidney Lumet's classic courtroom drama is based upon a very simple premise; a jury is sent to deliberate on a capital murder case and one lone juror stands alone against the other eleven arguing that there is reasonable doubt. Virtually the entire film takes place in the same room and the characters are a deliberate cross section of different personalities from all walks of life. They even remain unnamed for the length of the film. It's basically a tribute to the American justice system and democracy in general; imagine a more high brow version of Frank Capra without the sentimentality. Slightly reminiscent of Rashomon, it exposes the preconceptions and prejudices behind the attitudes of some of the jurors and their refusal to accept the possibility of a juvenile delinquent's innocence an...

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11/07/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

12 Angry Men review

A teenager has been accused of first degree murder by stabbing his father. Out of the 12 jurors, Juror Number 8 (Henry Fonda) is the only one who doesn't rush his vote and believes there is reasonable doubt. An exceptional screenplay bombarded with superb dramatic acting by all the artists involved. It is a splendid character study into each juror, #1 the partial cool headed foreman, #2 and #5 has changed his vote in the latter portion of the picture #3 a temperamental and loud person who is firm in his vote #4 a rational and analytical person with glasses #6 tough and respects elders, #7 an arrogant sports fanatic who cares less about the outcome #8 Davis who creates good points and camaraderie, #9 is an old but observant individual who persuades juror # 4, #10 a grumpy old person who...

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3.5/4