The film boasts a series of excellent performances by young actors who would soon become household names.

Rating: 9/10 (8 July 2010)

12 Angry Men is today viewed as a classic, highly regarded from both a critical and popular viewpoint. A murder case jury about to vote guilty is convinced otherwise by one doubting member (Henry Fonda).
Though unconvincing in detail, this is a brilliantly tight character melodrama which is never less than absorbing to experience. Acting and direction are superlatively tight, and the film was important in helping to establish television talents in Hollywood. In 2007, 12 Angry Men was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".