Directed by William Friedkin • 1997 • United States
Starring James Gandolfini, Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott
William Friedkin’s remake of the 1957 Sidney Lumet/Henry Fonda classic brings together a powerhouse ensemble cast that includes Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Ossie Davis, Edward James Olmos, and James Gandolfini for a riveting update of this timeless tale of justice and dissent. In a sweltering New York City courthouse, the members of a twelve-man jury convene to decide the fate of a young Latino man accused of murdering his father. While nearly all are convinced of his guilt, one holdout (Lemmon) takes a stand that forces them all to reexamine both the case and themselves.
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Directed by Otto Preminger • 1959 • United States
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Inherit the Wind
Directed by Stanley Kramer • 1960 • United States
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Witness for the Prosecution
Directed by Billy Wilder • 1957 • United States
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