12 Angry Men (1957): trivia & fun facts

Fun facts

• Reginald Rose's screenplay for 12 Angry Men, titled Twelve Angry Men, was initially produced for television and was inspired by a jury summons.
• The film was shot in New York and completed after a short but rigorous rehearsal schedule, in less than three weeks, on a budget of $337,000 (equivalent to $3,863,000 in 2025).
• In February 1955, actor Henry Fonda formed Orion Productions under a three-year deal with distributor United Artists.
• Other, uncredited actors in the film include Rudy Bond as the judge, Tom Gorman as the court stenographer, James Kelly as the bailiff, Billy Nelson as the clerk, and John Savoca as the defendant.
• Lumet had previously directed numerous episodes, including adaptations of Rose's plays, for TV series such as Danger and You Are There.

Source: Wikipedia

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