12 Angry Men (1957) | Ep. 69 - Part 1

Twelve men. One room. Zero air conditioning. John, Westy, and Matt begin Sidney Lumet's classic about a jury deliberating a murder case in sweltering New York heat.

In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, first-time director Sidney Lumet, the cast, and the second act — exploring how Lumet turned a single location into one of cinema's most gripping courtroom dramas, from Henry Fonda's moral crusader onwards.

Part 2, covering the crew, the finale, reception, and the film's legacy, is available now.

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