The Top Classic Movies From The Last Century

12 Angry Men (1957)

For an iconic film such as this one, it's pretty impressive that this was director Sidney Lumet's directional debut. This was filmed nearly entirely in one jury room and was able to keep the attention of the audience with incredible storytelling and scriptwriting. It's a slow-going story, but the end makes it all worth it. 

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