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12 Angry Men

"It explodes like 12 sticks of dynamite!"

April 10, 1957 1h 37m 8.6/10 (9,647 votes)

Originally released in 1957. 12 Angry Men is a drama film. directed by Sidney Lumet.

Starring Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, and Lee J. Cobb

Synopsis

The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case soon becomes a mini-drama of each of the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, the accused, and each other.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 10, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 8.6/10 Excellent (9,647 votes)
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Budget $397.8K Production budget
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Box Office $4.4M 11.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$397,751
Revenue
$4,360,000

Production Companies

  • Orion-Nova Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 12 Angry Men about?

The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and...

Who directed 12 Angry Men?

12 Angry Men was directed by Sidney Lumet.

How long is 12 Angry Men?

12 Angry Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was 12 Angry Men released?

12 Angry Men was released on April 10, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in 12 Angry Men?

The main cast of 12 Angry Men includes Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, Lee J. Cobb, E.G. Marshall, Jack Klugman.

Is 12 Angry Men worth watching?

12 Angry Men has a user rating of 8.6/10 based on 9,647 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.