Film: "12 Angry Men"

Paper Summary:

This paper states that the film "12 Angry Men" was well written and well directed with an exceptionally professional performance from the cast. The paper explains that the film is about the court trial of an 18 year old Spanish-American boy who is accused of murdering his father. The paper also points out that the jury, consisting of 12 men, must come to a unanimous decision whether to acquit or convict the boy. The paper then analyzes the dynamics of the 12 jurors and what might have influenced them in taking a decision in favor of or against the accused.

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Abstract
Story Line
Temerity of Juror #8
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The movie begins with the scene in which the judge is seen giving instructions to a jury consisting of 12 gentlemen. The judge informs the jury that the defendant will have to take the electric chair if proved guilty. The jury is also instructed that their judgment should be unanimous. The jury then moves into the jury room where they get acquainted with the other members of the jury and start their work. The case which opens up as an open and shut case takes a turn when one of jurors (juror #8) decides to veto the decision of the other eleven jurors."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Lumet, Sidney, dir. "12 Angry Men". 1957. Orion-Nova Productions. 1957.

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