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12 Angry Men

12 Angry Men

1957

Sidney Lumet

1957·Approved·United StatesUnited States
Award ratingBronze
Metascore97

The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.

Cast

Martin Balsam·John Fiedler·Lee J. Cobb·Henry Fonda

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

0 wins · 9 nominations

Nominations (9)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (1958)

Best Film from any Source

Golden Globes, USA (1958)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Academy Awards, USA (1958)

Best Picture

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1958)

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1958)

Best Director

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1958)

Best Actor - Drama

Critics' Awards

Cahiers du Cinéma (1957)

Best Film

Other

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1957)

Best Director

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1957)

Best Film