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Twelve Angry Men

September 20, 1954 0h 51m 7.9/10 (44 votes)

Originally released in 1954. Twelve Angry Men is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. At just 51 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Robert Cummings, Franchot Tone, and Edward Arnold

Synopsis

Twelve Angry Men is a 1954 teleplay by Reginald Rose for the Studio One anthology television series. Initially staged as a CBS live production on 20 September 1954, the drama was later rewritten for the stage in 1955 under the same title and again for a feature film, 12 Angry Men (1957). The episode garnered three Emmy Awards for writer Rose, director Franklin Schaffner and Robert Cummings as Best Actor.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 20, 1954 71 years ago
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Runtime 0h 51m 51 minutes total
User Rating 7.9/10 Great (44 votes)
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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

Production Companies

  • CBS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twelve Angry Men about?

Twelve Angry Men is a 1954 teleplay by Reginald Rose for the Studio One anthology television series. Initially staged as a CBS live production on 20 September 1954, the drama was later rewritten fo...

Who directed Twelve Angry Men?

Twelve Angry Men was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

How long is Twelve Angry Men?

Twelve Angry Men has a runtime of 0 hours and 51 minutes (51 minutes total).

When was Twelve Angry Men released?

Twelve Angry Men was released on September 20, 1954 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Twelve Angry Men?

The main cast of Twelve Angry Men includes Robert Cummings, Franchot Tone, Edward Arnold, Paul Hartman, John Beal.