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12 Angry Men
1997 117 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★8.0
Drama, TV Movie
Director: William Friedkin
🎭 Based on
«Twelve Angry Men»
byReginald Rose
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Description
During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others as a result of their preconceptions and prejudices.
Budget:
$1.75M
Worldwide:
$2M
Starring
Jack Lemmon
Actor
George C. Scott
Actor
Hume Cronyn
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1998
— Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Screen Actors Guild Awards 1998
— Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Golden Globe 1998
— Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Emmy Awards 1998
— Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Golden Globe 1998
— Best Miniseries or TV Movie
Emmy Awards 1998
— Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Key opinion
William Friedkin's 1997 remake of 12 Angry Men is widely recognized for its strong ensemble performances and faithful execution of the classic source material. However, opinions diverge on the necessity of the project, with some viewers praising its modern racial diversification and technical polish while others dismiss it as an unnecessary, inferior imitation of the 1957 original.
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers universally strong and convincing performances, with standout portrayals from Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott. | |
| Theme | The film successfully modernizes the jury room setting by introducing a racially diverse cast, which adds new layers to the exploration of prejudice and state-driven bias. | |
| Production | The production exhibits strong technical competence, offering superior visual polish and staging compared to the original, even within its limited single-room setting. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divided between those who appreciate its tight, respectful adaptation of the classic dialogue and those who find the lack of original narrative additions makes the film feel redundant. | |
| Originality | The value of the remake is debated: some see it as a high-quality, immersive experience that stands on its own, while others feel it lacks the soul and urgency of Lumet's 1957 version or Mikhalkov's later adaptation. |