“There were two witnesses to the murder. What if they're wrong?” – #8, 12 Angry Men ... Movie Quotes Database

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#8

There were two witnesses to the murder. What if they're wrong?

#12

What do you mean, what if they're wrong? What's the point of having witnesses at all?

#8

Could they be wrong?

#12

Well no, I don't think so.

#8

Do you 'know' so?

#12

Come on. Nobody can know something like that. This isn't an exact science.

#8

That's right, it isn't.

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