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Based on his liking 12 ANGRY MEN, I'd recommend INHERIT THE WIND (1960).
Thank you, Bob, for giving me reasons that relate to what he already likes.
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From the Cinema Cafe website:
The following is my recommendation for those enjoying Turner Classic Movies in the U.S. this September:
The Asphalt Jungle, Granddaddy of all caper films is one of America’s finest motion pictures. Its premise inspired numerous others, including Rififi from France and Big Deal on Madonna Street from Italy. Cool Breeze and The Badlanders were remakes. Every heist film is in its debt. Accomplished American director John Huston has given us his greatest and most substantial film from a resume of great films including The Maltese Falcon and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. The plot is fairly straightforward and concerns a jewel heist, well planned and executed. So why is this deserving of such high praise? It’s because of its unique characters and their many subtle personal details, expressed throughout in such creative and effective ways. These individual traits, so cleverly woven into the plot’s tapestry, overwhelmingly relate to the director’s favourite theme of shattered hopes and dreams. Their collective endeavour, which of course is purely selfish in nature, sets up the audience to believe they will act that way personally as well. We are therefore surprised when witnessing their various concerns for one another, their human frailties and even personal sacrifices. Their behaviour also contributes mightily to the suspense as we gradually become more concerned about each one’s tenuous fate. more here: http://thecinemacafe.com/the-cinema-treasure-hunter/2014/9/5/now-listen-to-me
TCM has scheduled this important film to air on Wednesday September 17 at 3:30 am PST.
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