a film that changes the world

Rating: 10/10 (27 March 2005)

i would imagine that most intelligent people who have seen this film will think back to the theme of it when performing jury duty. Its impact therefore in getting people to scrutinise and question evidence and opinions has had a profound effect upon the judicial system. Fondas performance as well as the brilliant supporting roles played by bigots and indifferent individuals is a wonderful snapshot of actual society. The sauna like conditions in the jury room had one almost perspiring, and the tension and anger portrayed in those scenes has never been bettered by any modern courtroom dramas since. This film should be compulsory viewing for all would be jurors