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12 Angry Men

DramaCrime
1957·Directed by Sidney Lumet·96 min
15.2s
average shot length
3.9
cuts per minute
379
shots
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Logline

A lone juror pushes eleven others to reconsider the case against a teenager accused of murder.

Director
Sidney Lumet
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Runtime
96 min

VISUAL STRATEGY: Primarily focused on Medium Close Ups.

PACING:MEDITATIVE
MOTION:DYNAMIC & FLUID

Principal Cast

Henry FondaLee J. CobbMartin BalsamJohn Fiedler

Visual Themes

jurycourtroomsingle locationmoral courage

Film DNA

"12 Angry Men is a slow-burn drama with 379 shots and a 15.2s average shot length."

Visual style

PACINGFRENETIC
SLOW
COMPLEXITYMINIMAL
INTRICATE
This film’s visual complexity is 15% higher than the average for Drama.

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Analysis Conclusion

The SignatureA balanced film with a meditative editing style that intensifies during the Resolution.

The TrendThe pacing accelerates significantly during the confrontation, with shot lengths dropping by 32% compared to the setup.

Color DNAThe palette shifts between Neutral and Neutral, creating a dynamic visual atmosphere that mirrors the narrative arc.

Shot Scale

379 shots

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