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Twelve Angry Men

Synopsis

Twelve Angry Men is a 1954 teleplay by Reginald Rose for the Studio One anthology television series. Initially staged as a CBS live production on 20 September 1954, the drama was later rewritten for the stage in 1955 under the same title and again for a feature film, 12 Angry Men (1957). The episode garnered three Emmy Awards for writer Rose, director Franklin Schaffner and Robert Cummings as Best Actor.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Screenplay & Story
Reginald Rose
Original Title
Twelve Angry Men
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
51m
Production Studios
CBS

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Screenplay & Story

Reginald Rose

Producers

Felix Jackson

Department Leadership Roster

Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin J. Schaffner

Director

Reginald Rose

Writer

Felix Jackson

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Twelve Angry Men

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Twelve Angry Men about?

Twelve Angry Men is a 1954 teleplay by Reginald Rose for the Studio One anthology television series. Initially staged as a CBS live production on 20 September 1954, the drama was later rewritten for the stage in 1955 under the same title and again for a feature film, 12 Angry Men (1957). The episode garnered three Emmy Awards for writer Rose, director Franklin Schaffner and Robert Cummings as Best Actor.

Who directed Twelve Angry Men?

Twelve Angry Men was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

Who stars in Twelve Angry Men?

The principal cast of Twelve Angry Men includes Robert Cummings, Franchot Tone, Edward Arnold, Paul Hartman, John Beal.

When was Twelve Angry Men released and how long is it?

Twelve Angry Men was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 51m.