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Movie Info

Release Date: April 10, 1957
Runtime: 97 minutes
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $397,751
Revenue: $4,360,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
100%
Tomatometer
97
97/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.6/10
TMDB
9,848 votes
9.0/10
IMDb
981,854 votes
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12 Angry Men

1957

"Justice hangs by a thread, tension ignites."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Twelve Angry Men? 🇪🇸 ES: 12 hombres en pugna? 🇫🇷 FR: 12 Hommes en colère? 🇩🇪 DE: 12 Angry Men - Die 12 Geschworenen? 🇵🇹 PT: 12 Homens e uma Sentença?
Drama 97 min 9.0/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1958 Oscars Best Director Sidney Lumet
1958 Oscars Best Picture Henry Fonda

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $397,751
Revenue: $4,360,000
Profit $3,962,249
ROI +996.2% (11x)

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12 Angry Men is directed by Sidney Lumet .

Cast of 12 Angry Men

Martin Balsam as Juror 1 in 12 Angry Men
Martin Balsam
Juror 1
Lee J. Cobb as Juror 3 in 12 Angry Men
Lee J. Cobb
Juror 3
E.G. Marshall as Juror 4 in 12 Angry Men
E.G. Marshall
Juror 4
Edward Binns as Juror 6 in 12 Angry Men
Edward Binns
Juror 6

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Directors

Sidney Lumet - Director in 12 Angry Men
Sidney Lumet
Director

Keywords

#murder 238 #black and white 181 #based on play or musical 93 #angry 52 #courtroom 34 #baffled 28 #courtroom drama 26 #court case 24 #foreboding 23 #trial 22 #judge 20 #knife 12 #innocence 10 #witness 10 #matter of life and death 10

Trivia & Fun Facts about 12 Angry Men

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  • The film's original script was based on a teleplay by Reginald Rose, which was inspired by his own experiences as a juror.

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  • During the filming, the temperature in the jury room set was deliberately increased to make the actors uncomfortable, enhancing the tension and urgency of their discussions.

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  • In one pivotal scene, a juror says, 'I don't believe it,' which is a nod to the classic detective phrase, emphasizing the theme of doubt and the importance of reasonable doubt in the justice system.

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  • Lee J. Cobb, who played Juror #3, was known for his intense performances; his portrayal in this film contributed to his reputation for playing tough, conflicted characters.

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  • The film has been referenced in various other works, including the 1997 remake '12 Angry Men' directed by William Friedkin, which offers a modern perspective on the original story.

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  • There is an inconsistency in the scene where Juror #8 is shown initially holding a knife; later, when he demonstrates its use, the knife appears to have a different design.

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