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American film by Sidney Lumet

12 Angry Men is a American legal drama film directed by Sidney Lumet in his feature directorial debut, adapted by Reginald Rose from his teleplay.^[6][7] A critique of the American jury system during the McCarthy Era,^[8][9] the film tells the story of a jury of twelve men as they deliberate the conviction or acquittal of a teenager charged with murder on the basis of reasonable doubt; disagreement and conflict among the jurors forces them to question their morals and values.

It stars an ensemble cast, featuring Henry Fonda (who also produced the film with Rose), Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, E. G. Marshall, and Jack Warden.

An independent production^[10][11] distributed by United Artists, 12 Angry Men received acclaim from critics, despite a lukewarm box-office performance.

At the 30th Academy Awards, it was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay