Reginald Rose's Classic Play "Twelve Angry Men"

12 Angry Men is a 1957 American drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. It tells the story of a jury of twelve men as they deliberate the conviction or acquittal of a defendant on the basis of reasonable doubt. The film stars Henry Fonda as the foreman of the jury, and features a cast of other well-known actors, including Lee J. Cobb, E.G. Marshall, Jack Klugman, and Martin Balsam. Reginald Rose's screenplay is a tight, gripping drama that explores the complexities of justice, human nature, and the power of a single dissenting voice. It is considered one of the greatest films of all time.