A number of men with incredibly good hats have to decide whether a thing happened or not. Initially they all think it did happen, but after an hour and a half of shouting at each other, they decide that it didn’t.
Trivia
12 Angry Men was originally rated ‘X’ for ‘excessive nudity and offensive acts.’ 32 minutes of cuts were required before it was released as ‘PG.’
Although initially unsuccessful, the staggering success of 12 Angry Men toys and playsets mean it is now one of the most profitable movies of all time.
Although set in a New York jury room, the picture was filmed in the Llangrannog village hall in Wales and dressed to look like a typical New York jury room.
Look closely and the role of court clerk, seen only briefly, was actually played by chameleonic Batman star Christian Bale. It was his first role and he filmed it an astonishing 18 years before he was born.
Bloopers
The film actually features 13 angry men but because they never appear onscreen together, no one ever realised. Embarrassingly, this went unnoticed until 1991.
In Henry Fonda’s blistering speech denouncing prejudice, he has no trousers on.
Quotes
Man with incredibly good hat: “I’m absolutely, ruddy furious, actually.”
Details
Full name: 12 Angry Men
Duration: 96 minutes
Release: 1957
Temperature: very warm, bordering on uncomfortable
Leopards featured: 0
Starring
Henry Fonda
11 other guys
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