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12 Angry Men

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12 Angry Men (1997)

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Reviews Counted:171

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Average Rating:7.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others as a result of their preconceptions and prejudices. The... During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others as a result of their preconceptions and prejudices. The film is adapted by Reginald Rose from his own 1957 film version (directed by Sidney Lumet) and from the Westinghouse One television production that predated it. George C. Scott won a Golden Globe for his supporting role; righteous juror Jack Lemmon was denied such an honor for Best Actor, but recipient Ving Rhames (for DON KING) dedicated his award to Lemmon. [More]

Starring: Courtney B. Vance, Ossie Davis, Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott

Starring: Courtney B. Vance, Ossie Davis, Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Dorian Harewood, James Gandolfini, Tony Danza, Hume Cronyn, Mykelti Williamson, Edward James Olmos, William L. Petersen, Mary McDonnell

Director: William Friedkin

Director: William Friedkin
Composer: Charlie Haden
Producer: Terence Donnelly
Screenwriter: Reginald Rose
Composer: Kenyon Hopkins

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