Starring:
Directed By: William Friedkin, 
Studio: Shock
Format: PAL,  Import, 

Editorial Reviews and DVD Information about 12 Angry Men [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg. 4 Import - New Zealnd ]

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New Zealand released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0) Synopsis: This 1997 cable-TV adaptation of 12 Angry Men presents the same plot as the two previous productions: the 1954 Studio One television version directed by Frank Schaffner and the 1957 film version directed by Sidney Lumet. Like the other two versions, it brings the viewer right into the jury room to watch the deliberators shout, plead, squirm, cajole, vote, then vote again and again until they reach a verdict in a case trying a young Hispanic for murder. Unlike the other versions, however, this one features a black racist (Mykelti Williamson) instead of a white racist to demonstrate that bigotry is not a whites-only disease. It also introduces other minority jurors, including black juror Ossie Davis and Hispanic juror Edward James Olmos, as well as a woman judge (Mary McDonnell) to reflect the changing times. Except for occasional profanity, the dialogue is essentially the same as in the previous versions, since all three are children of a script by playwright Reginald Rose. Generally, the actors perform well in this new adaptation. Aging Jack Lemmon portrays the pivotal juror who early on votes in opposition to the other 11 members, then plants doubts, saying, "Suppose we're wrong." Although he lacks the full acting vigor and depth displayed in earlier roles, he still has enough fire to ignite an argument. George C. Scott, Courtney Vance, Dorian Harewood, James Gandolfini, and the other cast members perform ably -- some as ranters and ravers, others as timid men of conscience who stand their ground -- as the jurors grudgingly bow to logic and gradually accept the possibility that they could be wrong. Well worth watching! Special Features: Interactive Menu Photo Gallery

Customer Reviews for 12 Angry Men [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg. 4 Import - New Zealnd ]

I'm not a fan of remakes, but...
I don't typically find myself anxious to watch remakes. I'm afraid remakes are often less than the originals. That is not the case here. The excellent cast and incredible acting put it on the same level as the original with Henry Fonda and the rest of that great cast. I am a fan of William Petersen, and I think he does a wonderful job as a juror. The rest the cast including Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Hume Cronyn, Edward James Olmos, Tony Danza, and Ossie Davis, are all outstanding. The story has only been slightly changed to make it more current with the times. Let's face it, it is a remarkable story to begin with and you wouldn't want to change much with a good thing. The mix is good again as in the first movie. A diverse group that has their own special interests. I highly recommend seeing this movie. I bought the VHS, but I would like to see this come out on DVD in region 1.12 Angry Men [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg. 4 Import - New Zealnd ]

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