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12 Angry Men (VHS, 1990, Vintage Classics)
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Sidney Lumet's directorial debut is a snapshot of the American judicial system in action. Twelve average New York males convene in a very small jury room on a very hot day in order to reach a verdict in a murder trial. Almost everyone wants to vote guilty and get on with their lives except for Juror No. 8 (Henry Fonda), a conscientious citizen who insists on establishing reasonable doubt. Arguments are made, cigarettes are smoked, murder weapons examined, diagrams drawn, and prejudices revealed. Firm opinions weaken and reverse; voices get raised, the clock ticks, and a ghetto kid's life hangs in the balance.Lumet's direction and camerawork steadily builds pressure into the plot. Things start out casual, but wind up so close and tight you can count the pores on the actors' noses. Fonda is good in a role well-suited to his extra-large sense of human dignity but the stealth giant in this actors dozen is the ferocious Lee J. Cobb. Jack Klugman, E.G. Marshall, Martin Balsam, Ed Begley, and Jack Warden play some of the other jurors, and a better assemblage of grizzled method actors shouting at each other won't likely come again. 12 ANGRY MEN was originally written for television, it is a true classic of the anti-McCarthy message era, and is not to be missed.Product Identifiers
UPC0027616127037
eBay Product ID (ePID)3050068
Product Key Features
DirectorSidney Lumet
GenreDrama
EditionVintage Classics
Movie/TV Title12 Angry Men
RatingNR
Leading RoleLee J. Cobb, Henry Fonda
Signal StandardNTSC
Additional Product Features
FormatVhs
Display FormatVintage Classics
Film CountryUSA
Release Date19900101
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- Mar 29, 2016
12 Angry Men, a Compelling Classic
Made on a shoe-string budget, featuring an all-star cast, this classic film stands the true test of time. Appealing to those viewers interested in the moral approach to decisions, this film not only explores the different perspectives of attaining such decisions but is also entertaining in its presentation. Fast paced film, a stripped down minimal set, meaningful yet concisely clipped dialogue, excellent directing and supreme above-par acting by true greats, all contribute to the making of a film that you're unlikely to forget any time soon. An absolute gem!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 24, 2024
good value
good productVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
