12 Angry Men
"It explodes like 12 sticks of dynamite!"
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
Release Date
April 10, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
8.6/10
Excellent (9,647 votes)
Budget
$397.8K
Production budget
Box Office
$4.4M
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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.