Henry Fonda in 12 ANGRY MEN (1957)
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"The jury of a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict."
This is an online movie and play discussion group. While participants usually arrive having watched the film beforehand, you are invited to come and listen if you haven't seen the film yet. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and its theatrical roots.
12 ANGRY MEN (1957)
Directed by Sidney Lumet
Screenplay by Reginald Rose, based on his 1954 teleplay and his 1955 stage play
With HENRY FONDA, MARTIN BALSAM, LEE J. COBB, E.G. MARSHALL, JACK KLUGMAN, JACK WARDEN and ED BEGLEY
1 hour 36 mins.
Available to stream and rent in a variety of places, check justwatch.com for details.
THE TELEPLAY: archive.org/details/sixtelevisionpla0000unse/page/n10/mode/1up (p. 111-154), and the Author’s Commentary (p. 155-160)