Edward Binns ( Juror Number 6)
I loved this movie. And I loved the way that bad tempered bully Lee J Cobb got slapped down by the ordinary Edward Binns.
It had a profound effect on my 13 year old psychi when I first saw the movie on television...for 12 Angry Men is a celebration of quiet deliberation beating a bully, of liberal values beating bigotry and of striving to always trying " to do the right thing"
Tomorrow I am off to London to see almost the final performance of the play at the Garrick Theatre with Nuala. It's a flying visit as I am working night shift on Friday, but I hope to squeeze in an hour at the British Museum before I meet her.
I have promised myself a visit for ages.
I have promised myself a visit for ages.
"Liberal values beating bigotry"......yeah, were that it were so here in the US. A toast an uncle used comes to mind: "Here's to us and those like us; damn few of us left".
ReplyDeleteEnjoy London.
"..were that it were so here in the US."
DeleteWell said. Sigh.
you got THAT right, sister!
DeleteHere's tae us
DeleteWha's like us
Damn few,
And they're a' deid
Mair's the pity!
Robert Burns
That looks like Martin Shaw in the play....adore him as George Gently. Enjoy the play.
ReplyDeleteYup, sure looks like him.
DeleteSIGH
DeleteJane x
I suspect he's playing the Henry Fonda role
DeleteHave a lovely day…weather should be good! Who looks after the menagerie? I would walk the dogs for you if it wouldn't take me about 5 hours to get there! Not entirely loving Winnie, but the other 3 are gorgeous. X
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
ReplyDeleteLucky Duck going to see Mr George Gently! Have fun in the sun with Nuala. x
ReplyDeleteYou could have missed out the word 'out' for extra hits.
ReplyDeleteIt's the movie star. I thought you were busy.
DeleteNow that's a thought
DeleteIt's like he called in sick and then he gets seen out somewhere. Enjoy your day out John.
DeleteAlways looking for good movie recommendations, not that I watch many but when I do I prefer something I think I will like - thanks for this. Have a lovely evening out.
ReplyDeleteIt's a cracking movie..do see it
DeleteTeeny bit closer to the centre of town to where I work (Lings Cross/Clerkenwell borders).
ReplyDeleteHandy hint - the Sourced deli at St Pancras station stocks Black Watch Scotch eggs, plus one or two other varieties.
Duly noted!
DeleteHave a wonderful time. xx
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky devil, getting to see your bestie again! I hope the play is as delightful as her company.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day out!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip, John and enjoy yourself!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful time out!
ReplyDeleteWhat a line up of actors!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! (The play that is........you should be so lucky!)
Enjoy your day out,, John. The movie had a huge impression on me when I first saw it (in a cinema!) age 12 or thereabouts. An impressionable age. I've watched it on tv many times since then. Left me with a lifetime crush on Henry Fonda. I hope Martin Shaw measures up!
ReplyDeleteJudith...works like this and novels such as TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD have huge effects on an impressionable mind
DeleteOne of my all time favorite movies......and you get to see Martin shaw?!?! Oh I wish it was me!!
ReplyDeleteHope it's wonderful!!!