New York, 1957. A sixteen year old foreigner, a boy, is charged with murder. 12 jurors have to decide whether the death penalty is to be imposed. The timeless prejudices of our society are reflected in this psychographic study of the 12 characters, unveiled before us in the most violent way. “12 angry men” locked up in a room, are called upon to decide unanimously on the life or death of a young man, and have to assume the burden and responsibility of their verdict.