The is basically about a dissenting juror in a murder trial who slowly manages to convince the others that the case theyre examining is not as obviously clear as it seemed in court. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Juror three brings up one of the answered questions, the switch knife the boy bought. The knife, as a switchblade, is also linked to the poor community and impoverished circumstances in which the.
Mar 12, 2017 collin reynolds rated it really liked it. As the jurors keep talking, juror seven and juror ten agree that the boys story about losing his switchblade knife is ridiculous. Movie studios released no less than six major titles in just as many years that included rebel without a cause, 12 angry men and west side story. The timeline below shows where the symbol switch knife appears in twelve angry men. The movie answer it was a cheap commonly available switchblade knife as demonstrated by juror 8 picking one up at a pawn shop. The judge gives them instructions to reach a ruling on a trial for firstdegree murder. Did you find any flaws in the final analysis of the jurors. Most of the bonus features deal directly with the people involved in 12 angry men and the production history, including a 25minute documentary 12 angry men. Twelve angry men was published in an expanded form as a stage play in 1955 and made into. The storekeeper said it was the only one of its kind he had ever had in stock. Read this business study guide and over 89,000 other research documents. The plot concerns a supposedly straightforward murder trial.
He questions the reliability of the two witnesses and the prosecutions claim that the murder weapon, a switchblade, was rare and produces an identical knife. The boy went out of the house and bought an unusual switchblade knife, the only one the storekeeper says he had in stock. The six homeij otfs shown above are examples of contract italian otfs made for a knife company in holland. A switchblade also known as an automatic knife, pushbutton knife, ejector knife, switch, sprenger, springer, flick knife, or flick blade is a type of knife with a folding or sliding blade contained in the handle which is opened automatically by a spring when a button, lever, or switch on the handle or bolster is activated. Just got cast in twelve angry men, which requires two identical switchblade knives, which are scripted to be stabbed into a tabletop for dramatic effect. Every one of these blockbusters placed the switchblade front and center as a tool for violence and delinquency. One of a kind knife and it was the only one in stock. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Schaffner, a veteran of studio one who would subsequently carve out a film career, this twelve angry men brings out the claustrophobic surroundings of the juryroom. The murder weapon in 12 angry men is a switchblade, but the blades reputation even extends to its nonusage. Does anybody know anything about the knife in 12 angry men. Who had a hidden agenda in the movie twelve angry men answers. The dragons were most likely painted on to the horn handles by the props dept. Marshall is making up a point leading up to the dramatic moment when juror 8 henry fonda pulls out his identical switchblade, in a famous scene from sidney lumets 12 angry men, 1957.
All twelve jurors are cooped up in a confined space on a hot evening, unable to escape until they have made a decision. The heart of the film lies in the acting and the script. In the 1950s, switchblades were viewed as the weapons of juvenile delinquents and bad kids from. Learn about the different symbols such as the knife in twelve angry men and how they contribute to the plot of the book. Springs open and locks safe blade does have a point open 10. Start studying 12 angry men guilty evidencereasonable doubt study guide. For more than half a century, 12 angry men has served as americas foremost cinematic selfimage. Did you find any flaws in the final analysis of the jurors in. In particular, the infamous switchblade, which has.
On a hot summer day in new york city, twelve men are called to sit on the jury of a murder trial. Ive collected vintage switchblades for over 20 years and this subject has been discussed countless times in the online collectors communities and everyone i know agrees those knives were custom decorated for the movie. Most switchblade designs incorporate a locking blade, in. Knows how to use knives and the angle of the wound is from someone who doesnt know how to use a switchblade.
Rose, who wrote the original teleplay as well as the film script, intended the. Studio one in hollywood twelve angry men tv episode. Sep 12, 2010 twelve angry men by reginald rose the following play was written for television. A 12man jury is sent to begin deliberations in the firstdegree murder trial of an 18year old puerto rican boy accused in the stabbing death of his father, where a guilty verdict means an automatic death sentence. What reason did the defendant give for the fact that his knife was missing. Written and coproduced by rose himself and directed by sidney lumet, this trial film tells the story of a jury made up of 12 men as they deliberate the guilt or acquittal of.
The carving on its handle its ivory accent a strangely long blade the metal in the blade. Switchblade knife butterfly knife steak knife butcher knife 2 what was unique about the knife used to stab the victim. Get everything you need to know about switch knife in twelve angry men. A 12 man jury is sent to begin deliberations in the firstdegree murder trial of an 18year old puerto rican boy accused in the stabbing death of his father, where a guilty verdict means an automatic death sentence. From tv to the big screen, that charts the storys transition from onehour play to 96minute movie. Juror ten explains away the cruelty of the murder by saying, look at the kind of people they are. Twelve angry men the movie twelve angry men begins with an eighteen year old boy from the ghetto who is on trial for the murder of his abusive father.
This action causes a big shock in the room and even changes some point of views towards the trial. Is a dulled, but otherwise functional switchblade knife no longer a knife, for example. Jan 28, 2019 even hollywood jumped in on the frenzy. The jury of twelve angry men, entrusted with the power to send an. Jan 18, 2016 the movie answer it was a cheap commonly available switchblade knife as demonstrated by juror 8 picking one up at a pawn shop. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance. Apr 03, 2010 how do you depict a switchblade knife in a production of twelve angry men. The particular knife, the one pictured on the page rather than that model in the abstract, is graded and valued. Apr 23, 2015 a pet project of henry fondas, twelve angry men was his only foray into film production. Twelve angry men by reginald rose the following play was written for television. The switchblade knife then is naturally visible and. For more than half a century, 12 angry men has served as americas foremost. First, the boy has an extensive list of prior offenses, including trying to slash another teenager with a knife.
Switchblade knife butcher knife 2 what was unique about the knife used to stab the victim. Blood, body snatching, and the birth of modern surgery. How do you depict a switchblade knife in a production of twelve angry men. The murder weapona switchblade knifewas, by the kids own. The defendant, an eighteenyearold boy, is on trial for killing his. Are there legal stageprops available anywhere that look like switchblade knives. The knife in 12 angry men was a typical italian 11 picklock stiletto of the day with the kris blade and cow horn handles. The jury of twelve angry men, entrusted with the power to send an uneducated, teenaged puerto rican, tenementdwelling boy to the electric chair for killing his father with a switchblade knife, are literally locked into a small, claustrophobic rectangular jury room on a stifling hot summer day until they come up with a unanimous decision. It focuses on the value of human life and how a little good can go a. Compare and contrast the movie and the book twelve angry men. This book compensates for the lack of extant material on switchblade knives, easily filling that void. This approach is inspired and will prove especially helpful to collectors.
Basic plot the jury of twelve angry men, entrusted with the power to send an uneducated, teenaged puerto rican, tenement dwelling boy to the electric chair for killing his father with a switchblade. An anonymous tip puts bosch on a case that has remained unsolved for d. Movies qt this category is for questions and answers related to twelve angry men, as asked by users of. This courtroom drama tells the story of a jury of 12 men as they deliberate the conviction or acquittal of an 18year old defendant on the basis of reasonable doubt, forcing the jurors to question their morals and values. The old man could have invented his story because he craved attention. He finds it awkward that the defendant stabbed the victim in. The accused is an eighteen yearold kid whos been charged with murdering his dad, and all of the jurors seem pretty convinced that he did it. May 06, 20 12 angry men posted on may 6, 20 by robbinsrealm one man is dead, another mans life is at stake, if theres a reasonable doubt in your minds as to the guilt of the accused, uh a reasonable doubt, then you must bring me a verdict of not guilty. Its a terrific entertainment, but that alone doesnt explain its status as one of imdbs perpetual top10 films of all time no. There are more pictures and models in the photo gallery. Second amendment enthusiasts are adding a new front to their righttobeararms battle.
I just watched 12 angry jurors a play based on movie 12 angry men. A 12man jury is sent to begin deliberations in the firstdegree murder trial of an 18yearold man accused in the stabbing death of his father, where a guilty verdict means an automatic death sentence. A pet project of henry fondas, twelve angry men was his only foray into film production. While the way reasonable doubt makes way to the final verdict of not guilty i had my own reasonable doubts over the analysis that gave them clear 120 verdict. The three different sizes were all manufactured in the early 1980s. Since they are basically illegal, how do theatre companies deal with this. We enter a courthouse and see twelve men sitting in a jury box. The knife, as a switchblade, is also linked to the poor community and impoverished circumstances in which the accused grew up. The switchblade knife then is naturally visible and present throughout the film after its introduced. An experienced knife fighter holds a switchblade with a upward position and if the knife was left in the father with a downward. In relative terms, it is the best work of its kind.
Who had a hidden agenda in the movie twelve angry men. It begins with a list of characters, but on television you would not have the benefit of that list although, of course, you would be able to tell something about each character from his appearance on the screen. Ladies and gentlemen shall we go over each piece of evidence. Juror number eight then pulls out the exact same knife out of his pocket and stabs it into the table. Studio one in hollywood twelve angry men tv episode 1954. The second knife from the bottom has a unique asymmetrical designed handle. Aug 20, 2016 i just watched 12 angry jurors a play based on movie 12 angry men. Second, 4th juror explains that, on the night of the murder, the boy bought a uniquely carved switchblade knife identical to the one used in the murder. Before the first vote is taken,what do you learn about the defendant.
One of the most important pieces of evidence in the murder trial in 12 angry men is the murder weapon. Blood, body snatching, and the birth of modern surgery moore, wendy on. Im going to look into the assisted opening knives to see what. Switch knife symbol timeline in twelve angry men the timeline below shows where the symbol switch knife appears in twelve angry men.
The switchblade is used underhanded to save time by any expert knife user anyone. It stars henry fonda and a veritable allstar cast of character actors. An experienced knife fighter holds a switchblade with a upward position and if the knife was left in the father with a downward position then it was obviously by an inexperienced knife fighter and as you all know he has his share of knife fights. Apr 12, 2010 in the movie twelve angry men who had seen a knife fight before. A jury of twelve men are locked in the deliberation room to decide the fate of the young boy. The story takes place in new york city as the woolworth building is. An eyewitness, forensic evidence, and the accused himself all. State legislatures started looking into the issue, and new york became the first state to ban automatic knives in 1954. All evidence is against the boy and a guilty verdict would send. There were never italian production knives made with the chinese dragon. Why does the foreman ask the guard to bring in the switchblade knife.
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