Lumet, Sidney 1924-2011

12 angry men ( Visual )
38 editions published between 1956 and 2008 in English and held by 3,079 libraries worldwide
Depicts a jury of men who must decide the fate of a teenage boy who has murdered his abusive father. The jurors are from all walks of life, and bring with them their own opinions, prejudices, fears, and personal demons.

Network ( Visual )
53 editions published between 1976 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,992 libraries worldwide
A satirical look at the politics and power struggles of television executives as a network news anchorman turns the tables on the "ratings."

Long day's journey into night ( Visual )
44 editions published between 1961 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,558 libraries worldwide
Based on Eugene O'Neill's 1956 autobiography, this film depicts a day in the life of a family deteriorating under drug addiction, alcoholism, and imminent death.

Making movies by Sidney Lumet ( Book )
25 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,455 libraries worldwide
The award-winning director journeys inside the world of film to illuminate the arduous process of creating movies, discussing the art and craft of directing, writers and actors, the camera, art direction, editing, sound tracks, and more.

The verdict ( Visual )
34 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in English and held by 1,453 libraries worldwide
An alcoholic lawyer stumbles upon one last chance to redeem himself by taking on a controversial court case against seemingly insurmountable opposition.

Dog day afternoon ( Visual )
40 editions published between 1975 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,333 libraries worldwide
Based on actual events that took place one hot August afternoon in 1972, the movie recreates the incredible circumstances surrounding an ill-fated Brooklyn bank robbery attempt.

Before the devil knows you're dead ( Visual )
16 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,144 libraries worldwide
A stock broker, who is having financial troubles and in need of extra cash, and his younger brother conspire to pull off the perfect, victimless crime. No guns, no violence, no problem. The only problem is that the owners of the jewelry store are their own parents. But when an accomplice ignores the rules and crosses the line, his actions trigger a series of events in which no one is left unscathed.

The pawnbroker ( Visual )
26 editions published between 1964 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 982 libraries worldwide
A long time ago, Sol Nazerman was a professor. He had a wife, children. Then the Germans came. Sol survived the concentration camp, his family did not. Now, as the pawnbroker in a shop owned by a racketeer, he grows increasingly bitter and callous, withdrawing still further from the world around him. His eager assistant Jesus looks to him as both a teacher and a father figure, but Sol eschews involvement or compassion. This detachment leads to a tragedy, which awakens Sol's humanity, wherein he can finally acknowledge his burden of grief and guilt.

Murder on the Orient Express ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 940 libraries worldwide
Hercule Poirot is a dapper detective for whom murder-solving is a precise, intellectual exercise. When a murder occurs aboard the Orient Express, Poirot agrees to interview all aboard the famous train's Calais coach, hoping to find the killer of an American millionarie before the local police arrive.

Fail-safe ( Visual )
25 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 925 libraries worldwide
A computer malfunction causes nuclear-equipped American bombers to destroy Moscow and the president of the United States has to take terrible measures to appease the Soviets and prevent all-out nuclear war.