Cinema's Twelve Angriest Men: A Roster of Rage
A blog post from the Science and Media Museum lists twelve of cinema's angriest male characters, each with a brief description. The list includes Colonel Nathan R. Jessep from A Few Good Men (1992), Harry Waters from In Bruges, Cal Trask from East of Eden, John Wick from John Wick, Ephraim Winslow from The Lighthouse, the Incredible Hulk from various films, Jake LaMotta from Raging Bull, Daniel Plainview from There Will Be Blood, Terence Fletcher from Whiplash, Oh Dae-Su from Oldboy, Howard Beale from Network, and Shrek from Shrek. The post promotes a screening of 12 Angry Men on Sunday 31 May at 13:00 at the museum.
Key facts
- The list includes Colonel Nathan R. Jessep from A Few Good Men (1992).
- Harry Waters from In Bruges is described as having principles but an explosive temper.
- Cal Trask from East of Eden is noted for teenage angst and fury.
- John Wick's anger is described as a justified reaction to someone killing his puppy.
- Ephraim Winslow from The Lighthouse is referenced for spilling beans.
- The Incredible Hulk is included from various films.
- Jake LaMotta from Raging Bull is described as self-destructive.
- Daniel Plainview from There Will Be Blood is quoted: 'He drinks your milkshake.'
- Terence Fletcher from Whiplash is a monstrous perfectionist.
- Oh Dae-Su from Oldboy is included.
- Howard Beale from Network is described as a television prophet.
- Shrek is described as angry or lonely.
- 12 Angry Men screens on Sunday 31 May at 13:00.
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- Science and Media Museum