The late filmmaker Sidney Lumet leaves behind a half-century’s worth of masterpieces ( 12 Angry Men , Dog Day Afternoon , Network , The Verdict ), misfires ( The Wiz , Gloria , Guilty as Sin ), and enduring curios ( Last of the Mobile Hot Shots , The Group , The Offense ). Among that body of work are a few vital lessons any moviegoer would do well to take to heart.

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5 Essential Life Lessons From the Films of Sidney Lumet