During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others because of the preconceptions and prejudices. The film is adapted by Reginald Rose from his own 1957 film version (directed by Sidney Lumet) and by the Westinghouse One tv production that predated it. George C. Scott won a Golden Globe for his supporting role. Righteous juror Jack Lemmon has been denied such an honour for Best Actor, but receiver Ving Rhames (to get Don King) dedicated his award to Lemmon.