Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose

New York, summer 1954
Criminal Courts Building
A man is dead
The life of another is at stake

A “guilty” verdict seems a foregone conclusion. But one member of the jury has the will to probe more deeply into the evidence and the courage to confront the ignorance and the prejudice of some of his fellow jurors. The conflict which follows is fierce and passionate, cutting straight to the heart of the issues of civil liberties and social justice.
This edition was published to coincide with the new production directed by Harold Pinter which opened in the West End in 1996.

In this play a man is dead, and the life of another is at stake. A guilty verdict seems a foregone conclusion, but Juror Number Nine confronts the ignorant prejudice of some of his fellow members, and a fierce conflict ensues.

About the Author: Reginald Rose (1920-2002) was an American writer, best known for his play Twelve Angry Men. He received an Emmy for the teleplay and an Oscar nomination for the film adaptation (1957). Other works include The Porcelain Year, Black Monday, Dear Friends and This Agony, This Triumph.

15 Apr 1996
 

Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose ISBN 9780413706102