12 Angry Men (2/10) Movie CLIP - It's the Same Knife! (1957) HD

Summary

The script revolves around a heated discussion about a murder case where a boy is accused of stabbing his father. The key argument is whether the knife found at the crime scene, identical to one the boy owned, was used by him or someone else. One juror introduces reasonable doubt by presenting a similar knife bought nearby, raising questions about the coincidence. Despite skepticism from others, this moment highlights the possibility of an alternate scenario, sparking tension and debate within the jury over the boy’s guilt.

Takeaways

• 🔪 The boy stayed home, had a fight with his father, stabbed him to death, and left the house 10 minutes after 12.
• 🧽 He remembered to wipe the knife clean of fingerprints before leaving.
• 🤔 One character questions the possibility that the knife fell out of the boy's pocket, and someone else used it to stab his father.
• 🗡️ The knife is described as very unusual, and even the storekeeper who sold it to the boy had never seen one like it.
• 🎲 The argument revolves around whether it's a coincidence that a similar knife could have been used by someone else.
• 🚶 Another character reveals that he found a knife exactly like the boy's at a pawn shop near the boy's neighborhood.
• 💰 The pawn shop knife cost $6, and the character admits to breaking the law by buying the knife.
• 🧐 The discovery of another identical knife challenges the idea that only the boy could have used it.
• 🤷 There's a debate over whether the existence of another knife makes it more plausible that someone else could have committed the murder.
• 🗣️ Despite the discovery, 11 members of the jury still believe the boy is guilty, with one character expressing doubt that anyone's mind will be changed.

Q & A

What does the boy in the script allegedly do?

The boy allegedly stayed home, had a fight with his father, stabbed him to death, and left the house at 12:10 AM.

Why is the knife significant in this case?

The knife is significant because it is the murder weapon, and it is described as very unusual. The storekeeper who sold it to the boy had never seen one like it before.

What argument is made about the knife and the murder?

The argument is made that it's possible someone else used a similar knife to stab the boy's father. The possibility of a coincidence, however unlikely, is raised.

How does one of the characters challenge the uniqueness of the knife?

One of the characters went to the boy's neighborhood and bought a nearly identical knife from a pawn shop, suggesting that the knife may not be as unique as previously thought.

Why is it significant that the character bought a similar knife?

It challenges the idea that only the boy could have used such a knife, opening the possibility that someone else could have committed the murder with a similar weapon.

What is the reaction of the other jurors to the revelation of the second knife?

The other jurors express skepticism and frustration, with one suggesting that even if there are 10 knives like it, it doesn’t change much about the likelihood of the boy’s guilt.

What legal issue is raised when the second knife is revealed?

It is mentioned that it is illegal to buy or sell switchblade knives, which the character admits to having broken by purchasing the second knife.

What is the main point of contention between the jurors in this scene?

The main point of contention is whether it is plausible that someone else, not the boy, could have committed the murder with a similar knife, and whether the case is built on solid evidence or circumstantial coincidence.

What does one juror suggest will happen if the jury cannot reach a verdict?

One juror suggests that if the jury cannot reach a verdict, the boy will be tried again and likely found guilty in a retrial.

How does the juror who doubts the boy's guilt defend his position?

The juror defending the possibility of the boy's innocence argues that while the odds are low, a coincidence involving the knife is still possible, and the discovery of a second knife raises reasonable doubt.