Juror 8 (Mr. Davis)
Henry Fonda
An architect, the first dissenter and protagonist. Identified as "Davis" at the end.
1957
1h 37m
12 Angry Men
Directed by
Sidney Lumet
12 Angry Men is the 1957 film debut for director Sidney Lumet. An interpretion from a Broadway show, this film is about 12 jurors who must decide whether an 18-year-old is guilty of killing his father.
12 Angry Men is the 1957 film debut for director Sidney Lumet. An interpretion from a Broadway show, this film is about 12 jurors who must decide whether an 18-year-old is guilty of killing his father.
Cast 14
Juror 1
Martin Balsam
The jury foreman, somewhat preoccupied with his duties; proves to be accommodating to others. An ...
Juror 2
John Fiedler
A meek and unpretentious bank clerk who is at first dominated by others, but finds his voice late...
Juror 3
Lee J. Cobb
A businessman and distraught father, opinionated and stubborn with a temper; runs a messenger ser...
Juror 4
E.G. Marshall
A rational stockbroker, unflappable, self-assured, and analytical
Juror 5
Jack Klugman
A young man from a violent slum, a Baltimore Orioles fan.
Juror 6
Edward Binns
A house painter, tough but principled and respectful.
Juror 7
Jack Warden
A salesman, sports fan, superficial and indifferent to the deliberations.
Juror 9 (Mr. McCardle)
Joseph Sweeney
A wise and observant elderly man. Identified as "McCardle" at the end.
Juror 10
Ed Begley
A garage owner; a pushy and loudmouthed bigot
Juror 11
George Voskovec
A European watchmaker and naturalized American citizen.
Juror 12
Robert Webber
A wisecracking, indecisive advertising executive.
Judge
Rudy Bond
The judge presiding over the case.
The Accused
John Savoca
A man accused of murder.