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Cinema’s Twelve Angriest Men

Before our Classic Sunday screening of Sidney Lumet’s courtroom favourite 12 Angry Men, we asked Jack to ponder a dozen of cinema’s irate icons… 

Colonel Nathan R. JessepA Few Good MenYou know who can’t handle the truth? An arrogant narcissist triggered by challenges to his absolute authority in this 1992 legal drama. 

Harry Waters from the film In Bruges, looking perplexed.

Harry WatersIn BrugesHe has principles, but his explosive temper and strict morals make him a terrifying boss to be on holiday with. 

Cal TraskEast of EdenA masterclass in teenage angst and raw fury fueled by a desperate, heartbreaking need for his father’s love. 

John WickJohn WickA justified reaction to someone killing your puppy to be honest.  

Ephraim WinslowThe LighthouseWhy’d you spill your beans Winslow? He told you not to spill your beans. 

The Incredible Hulk, looking angry

The Incredible Hulkvarious—To be fair, he did say you wouldn’t like him when he’s angry.

Jake LaMottaRaging BullAn absolute powerhouse of self-destructive rage who channels his inner demons into violence both inside and outside the ring.

Daniel PlainviewThere Will Be BloodHe drinks your milkshake; he drinks it up. 

Terence FletcherWhiplashNot quite his tempo. A monstrous perfectionist who weaponises verbal abuse and flying chairs in the name of “greatness”.

Oh Dae-Su from the film Oldboy, holding a hammer.

Oh Dae-SuOldboyOut of all the angry boys on this list you can kind of get it with poor Dae-Su. 

Howard BeagleNetwork—He’s mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore. The ultimate television prophet who turned a nervous breakdown into a legendary, sweat-soaked crusade against the system.

The green ogre Shrek, making a scary face

ShrekShrek—Angry, or just lonely? He said all he wanted was peace and quiet but all he needed was someone to love .

12 Angry Men screens on Sunay 31 May at 13.00 

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