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New York bar; near-miss light; eyedrops; Twelve Angry Men alumni; rehearsal; revised ending; Willis cameo
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- Barry Reed's novel supplied a framework, but Lumet reportedly disliked it and the film greatly changed it.
- Lumet's efficiency and at least three weeks of rehearsal reportedly unlocked Newman, reflecting exacting live-television and Eugene O'Neill work with Mason.
- Mamet's script reportedly ended without revealing the verdict, prioritizing salvation; the hosts prefer the released payoff, Warden's upward gesture and Laura's unanswered calls.
- Bruce Willis is reportedly visible smiling behind Newman after the verdict; an Amazon cast overlay alerted a host to the cameo.
- Half-assed research identifies the New York Horseshoe bar on Seventh Street,also used for Pentangeli's strangling in GodfatherII and Crocodile Dundee; its former name remains phonetically uncertain.
- The host told his surprised father the bar was in New York; Boston's available bars are lamented,while many film exteriors are acknowledged as Boston.
- Newman reportedly narrowly avoided a falling light weighing hundreds of pounds.
- Newman proposed eye drops to evoke the redness caused by alcoholism, according to the recalled Lumet account.
- Edward Binns and Warden are noted as 12 Angry Men alumni.