⚖️ 12 Angry Men (1957) Film
12 Angry Men is considered one of the greatest films in cinema history. Despite its apparent simplicity, it's a psychological legal drama that takes place almost entirely in one room. It brilliantly highlights human mindset, prejudice, justice, and conscience. Directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Henry Fonda, who also co-produced it.
🎞️ Basic Information:
- Title: 12 Angry Men
- Year of Release: 1957
- Director: Sidney Lumet
- Writer: Reginald Rose (Screenplay and Play)
- Genre: Drama / Legal / Psychological
- Duration: 96 minutes
- Language: English
👥 Notable Cast:
- Henry Fonda: Juror #8 (the man of conscience)
- Lee J. Cobb: The angry Juror #3
- Jack Warden, Ed Begley, E.G. Marshall and other outstanding actors
📝 Plot Summary:
The story begins after a trial of a young man accused of killing his father. The fate of the case is placed in the hands of 12 jurors who must decide: guilty or not guilty. While everyone seems convinced of his guilt, one juror (Juror #8) starts to question the evidence, sparking an intense debate that forces each juror to confront their beliefs, biases, and conscience.
"It takes a great deal of courage to stand alone even if you believe in something very strongly."
🏆 Awards and Recognition:
- Nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director
- Selected among the top 10 greatest films of all time by the American Film Institute
- Preserved in the Library of Congress as a culturally and historically significant work