12 Angry Men
12 Angry Menis one of the most important courtroom dramas ever made.
The movie showcases each character’s journey as they gradually develop new perspectives on the case.
Juror 9 is the first to change his vote from guilty to not guilty in12 Angry Men.
Juror 9 changes his vote, saying, Its not easy to stand alone against the ridicule of others.
the phrase is often a common expression of anger rather than a literal declaration of intent.
demonstrating Juror 8s point.
5Juror 6
Juror 6 (Edward Binns) is a tough but principled house painter.
Like Juror 2, he does not express strong opinions but listens carefully and keeps an open mind.
He tries to soft pitch Juror 8 in the bathroom to expedite the deliberation.
Juror 7 makes slyly ethnocentric remarks, particularly directed at naturalized citizen Juror 11.
Although Juror 7s conviction hasn’t really wavered, his vote shifts the count in favor of not guilty.
Juror 1 does not explicitly state why he changes his vote.
8Juror 4
Vote 11-1 In Favor Of Acquittal
Juror 4 (E.G.
Marshall) is an analytical stockbroker who is focused solely on the facts.
This brings enough reasonable doubt for Juror 4 to change his vote.
9Juror 10
Juror 10 (Ed Begley Sr.) is a loud-mouth, racist garage owner.
He denounces the defendant as one of them from the beginning.
His overt racism likely sways some jurors to become more sympathetic to the defendant.
It becomes evident that he has a strained and ultimately estranged relationship with his son.
During this outburst, his wallet falls, revealing a photograph of him with his son.
In a moment of raw emotion, he tears up the photo and collapses into sobs.
Broken and defeated, Juror 3 finally changes his vote to not guilty in12 Angry Men.
