During the trial of a guy accused of murdering his father, a lone jury speaks out against the guilty decision rendered by the other jurors due to their preconceptions and biases. Reginald Rose adapted the film from his own 1957 film adaptation (directed by Sidney Lumet) and from the preceding Westinghouse One television program. George C. Scott received a Golden Globe for his supporting role; the honor for Best Actor was denied to Jack Lemmon, but Ving Rhames dedicated his award (for Don King) to Lemmon.
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During the trial of a guy accused of murdering his father, a lone jury speaks out against the guilty decision rendered by the other jurors due to their preconceptions and biases. Reginald Rose adapted the film from his own 1957 film adaptation (directed by Sidney Lumet) and from the preceding Westinghouse One television program. George C. Scott received a Golden Globe for his supporting role; the honor for Best Actor was denied to Jack Lemmon, but Ving Rhames dedicated his award (for Don King) to Lemmon.
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