Ike Unhappy with ‘12 Angry Men,’ Wanted Katherine Hepburn Film


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President Eisenhower (front row, far left) disdainfully watches the closing minutes of '12 Angry Men,' which he described as 'boring' and 'crappy.' Friends say Ike was miffed that 'Desk Set,' starring Katherine Hepburn, was not shown as he had requested.