1 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:19,139 Yeah! Go, buddy, go! 2 00:01:20,039 --> 00:01:22,429 That baby's going scared! 3 00:01:48,972 --> 00:01:50,250 Give me one. 4 00:01:50,413 --> 00:01:51,526 Get them. 5 00:01:51,693 --> 00:01:52,708 Hey, boys! 6 00:01:53,197 --> 00:01:54,889 How y'all doing? 7 00:01:55,214 --> 00:01:58,476 What are you looking at? You want to get shot?! 8 00:02:00,878 --> 00:02:01,826 Go, baby! 9 00:02:03,600 --> 00:02:05,192 -You got it! -Pearl Harbor! 10 00:02:17,457 --> 00:02:19,048 Here's another one! 11 00:02:19,217 --> 00:02:20,165 Watch this! 12 00:02:20,722 --> 00:02:21,834 100 points! 13 00:02:32,724 --> 00:02:34,894 It’s a beautiful day, isn't it? 14 00:02:59,703 --> 00:03:01,045 Bye, Tonya. 15 00:03:11,929 --> 00:03:13,621 Clean up that mess, boy. 16 00:03:16,346 --> 00:03:17,143 Hungry? 17 00:03:19,866 --> 00:03:21,142 You're having nothing? 18 00:03:21,307 --> 00:03:22,965 I’m having them. 19 00:03:24,986 --> 00:03:26,744 Shit. 20 00:03:26,972 --> 00:03:28,346 Bye, girls. 21 00:03:28,827 --> 00:03:30,007 Let's go! 22 00:03:32,988 --> 00:03:33,939 You're on the house. 23 00:03:34,109 --> 00:03:35,385 Harry Rex! 24 00:03:35,549 --> 00:03:37,371 All those weekends... 25 00:03:37,533 --> 00:03:38,483 ...fishing... 26 00:03:38,655 --> 00:03:41,207 ...lounging, opportunities lost... 27 00:03:41,374 --> 00:03:43,130 ...to renovate yourself. 28 00:03:43,294 --> 00:03:45,203 Tragic, just tragic, Jake. 29 00:03:48,095 --> 00:03:49,469 Makes Carla happy. 30 00:03:49,630 --> 00:03:52,665 Spent 4 marriages trying to figure out what makes women happy. 31 00:03:52,831 --> 00:03:56,411 You spent 4 marriages trying to figure out what makes you happy. 32 00:03:58,272 --> 00:03:59,222 Maybe that's it. 33 00:03:59,393 --> 00:04:00,670 Yeah, maybe. 34 00:04:00,834 --> 00:04:01,532 Swiggy? 35 00:04:01,697 --> 00:04:03,607 Lord, let my car be fixed today. 36 00:04:03,777 --> 00:04:04,824 Oh, dear. 37 00:04:20,261 --> 00:04:21,209 Who's that? 38 00:04:24,036 --> 00:04:24,734 She's young. 39 00:04:26,116 --> 00:04:26,814 Hold this. 40 00:04:26,980 --> 00:04:28,192 What're you doing? 41 00:04:28,357 --> 00:04:31,455 If they're old enough to crawl, they're in the right position. 42 00:04:31,621 --> 00:04:32,832 What're you doing? 43 00:04:32,998 --> 00:04:34,492 What're you going to do? 44 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:42,593 50 points! 45 00:04:42,759 --> 00:04:44,036 You good, boy! 46 00:04:45,224 --> 00:04:46,019 Shut up! 47 00:04:47,111 --> 00:04:48,389 Daddy! 48 00:04:50,184 --> 00:04:51,296 Go, bud. 49 00:04:51,784 --> 00:04:52,516 Shut up! 50 00:04:53,865 --> 00:04:54,912 Shut up! 51 00:04:56,361 --> 00:04:57,061 I’ll kill you. 52 00:04:57,227 --> 00:04:57,826 My turn. 53 00:05:00,266 --> 00:05:01,064 There you are. 54 00:05:01,228 --> 00:05:02,275 Shut up! 55 00:05:02,763 --> 00:05:03,558 Daddy! 56 00:05:14,476 --> 00:05:15,752 Mama! 57 00:05:27,150 --> 00:05:27,881 What is this? 58 00:05:28,046 --> 00:05:29,387 Groceries! 59 00:05:29,549 --> 00:05:30,980 Y'all see her? 60 00:06:11,797 --> 00:06:14,186 How many appointments do we have today? 61 00:06:14,356 --> 00:06:16,114 Not a one. 62 00:06:16,278 --> 00:06:19,146 But it is the first of the month again and guess what. 63 00:06:19,319 --> 00:06:23,311 The checks are pouring in. We have enough money to pay our debts. 64 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:25,236 That'll be your last drink. 65 00:06:26,103 --> 00:06:28,853 Just keep us no more than one month behind on any vendor. 66 00:06:29,240 --> 00:06:30,450 You have been drinking. 67 00:06:31,159 --> 00:06:32,208 2 months. 68 00:06:32,377 --> 00:06:35,158 These are the most delinquent. The rent's in there. 69 00:06:36,601 --> 00:06:38,990 I appreciate the practice, Captain. 70 00:06:39,161 --> 00:06:41,399 But you could've left me a few clients. 71 00:06:48,763 --> 00:06:51,152 Baby, here's Daddy coming. 72 00:06:59,644 --> 00:07:01,882 I’m here, baby. Daddy's here. 73 00:07:03,005 --> 00:07:03,801 Daddy... 74 00:07:03,965 --> 00:07:06,781 ...I’m sorry I dropped the groceries. 75 00:07:06,942 --> 00:07:10,455 That's all right, baby. That's all right, baby. 76 00:07:10,686 --> 00:07:12,213 That's all right. 77 00:07:37,377 --> 00:07:38,655 Look at this. 78 00:08:05,511 --> 00:08:06,525 Billy Ray. 79 00:08:07,272 --> 00:08:11,100 Sorry, sir, but we don't allow no African-Americans here. 80 00:08:11,912 --> 00:08:12,860 Billy Ray Cobb... 81 00:08:13,031 --> 00:08:14,853 ...you and Willard must come with me. 82 00:08:15,657 --> 00:08:17,183 I ain't moving. 83 00:08:17,352 --> 00:08:19,426 The girl you took for a ride... 84 00:08:20,297 --> 00:08:21,028 What girl? 85 00:08:21,193 --> 00:08:23,495 I got bad news for you. She didn't die. 86 00:08:23,915 --> 00:08:27,974 So unless there's another redneck asshole with a yellow truck... 87 00:08:28,139 --> 00:08:30,310 ...with a Confederate flag-- 88 00:08:30,475 --> 00:08:31,422 Blue gums... 89 00:08:31,593 --> 00:08:33,734 ...get out of here and grab a branch. 90 00:08:33,898 --> 00:08:37,511 Unless you got an explanation for why this was in your truck... 91 00:08:38,699 --> 00:08:39,495 ...you're going to jail. 92 00:08:39,659 --> 00:08:40,609 Get up. 93 00:08:41,996 --> 00:08:43,654 You go to hell, nigger. 94 00:08:44,139 --> 00:08:45,035 Goddamn! 95 00:08:46,701 --> 00:08:48,075 Come here. 96 00:08:50,542 --> 00:08:53,325 Now, you earn the right to remain silent! 97 00:08:53,678 --> 00:08:55,500 Here, just like you like them. 98 00:08:56,622 --> 00:08:59,273 -Sugar, today I’m going to have-- -Go to hell. 99 00:08:59,439 --> 00:09:01,513 I’ll just watch baby eat his. 100 00:09:01,679 --> 00:09:03,817 I didn't handle her husband's divorce. 101 00:09:03,983 --> 00:09:05,840 I’m shriveling away here. 102 00:09:06,001 --> 00:09:07,015 I’m shriveling. 103 00:09:08,720 --> 00:09:10,063 What's up? 104 00:09:10,705 --> 00:09:13,520 Didn't you defend Billy Ray Cobb a few years back? 105 00:09:14,705 --> 00:09:15,654 What for? 106 00:09:16,880 --> 00:09:18,223 Caught him selling dope. 107 00:09:18,386 --> 00:09:20,557 Spent time in Parchman. Got out last year. 108 00:09:21,105 --> 00:09:23,660 I think some Memphis lawyer handled that. 109 00:09:23,826 --> 00:09:25,036 Why do you ask? 110 00:09:25,522 --> 00:09:28,076 Picked him up for rape. Him and Willard. 111 00:09:28,244 --> 00:09:29,356 Who'd they rape? 112 00:09:30,709 --> 00:09:32,399 You know Carl Lee Hailey? 113 00:09:32,564 --> 00:09:34,539 I defended his brother Lester. 114 00:09:36,724 --> 00:09:38,482 It was his little girl. 115 00:09:41,269 --> 00:09:42,481 Little Tonya? 116 00:09:47,766 --> 00:09:48,781 How old's she? 117 00:09:50,231 --> 00:09:51,606 She's ten. 118 00:10:32,638 --> 00:10:33,914 Mr. Willard... 119 00:10:34,078 --> 00:10:35,505 ...I’m Sheriff Walls. 120 00:10:35,997 --> 00:10:38,332 My mama voted for you. 121 00:10:40,094 --> 00:10:42,167 I seen you play for the Rams. 122 00:10:44,254 --> 00:10:47,931 Way I figure, a nigger sheriff's okay, been on TV. 123 00:10:50,656 --> 00:10:51,998 No offense. 124 00:10:55,200 --> 00:10:56,629 What's your full name? 125 00:10:57,057 --> 00:10:58,813 James Lewis Willard. 126 00:11:02,594 --> 00:11:04,765 4, which is a difference of 110.60. 127 00:11:09,316 --> 00:11:10,690 Who's there? 128 00:11:29,189 --> 00:11:30,435 Carl Lee. 129 00:11:36,200 --> 00:11:37,409 How is she? 130 00:11:38,791 --> 00:11:40,613 She's holding on. 131 00:11:41,799 --> 00:11:44,550 Doctor says she ain't out of the woods yet, though. 132 00:11:51,754 --> 00:11:54,274 They worked her over something good. 133 00:12:01,418 --> 00:12:05,794 You remember them 4 white boys raped that black girl last year? 134 00:12:11,244 --> 00:12:12,772 They got off, didn't they? 135 00:12:23,181 --> 00:12:25,899 I was in a jam, you'd help me out, wouldn't you? 136 00:12:27,823 --> 00:12:29,798 Sure, Carl Lee. 137 00:12:31,823 --> 00:12:33,734 What kind of jam you talking of? 138 00:12:34,704 --> 00:12:36,778 You got a daughter, Jake. 139 00:12:37,009 --> 00:12:38,534 What would you do? 140 00:12:49,011 --> 00:12:51,018 You dream some good dreams. 141 00:12:51,187 --> 00:12:52,944 Good night, Daddy. 142 00:12:53,908 --> 00:12:55,184 Night, baby. 143 00:13:10,774 --> 00:13:12,683 Is she asleep? 144 00:13:12,885 --> 00:13:14,064 She's so sweet. 145 00:13:14,231 --> 00:13:15,824 Yeah, she is... 146 00:13:15,990 --> 00:13:17,332 ...next to you. 147 00:13:18,072 --> 00:13:21,332 When I look at her though, I cannot help but think about... 148 00:13:21,525 --> 00:13:22,542 ...Tonya. 149 00:13:24,055 --> 00:13:24,948 Don't. 150 00:13:28,312 --> 00:13:30,288 Don't do that to yourself. 151 00:13:36,218 --> 00:13:37,265 Something wrong? 152 00:13:38,459 --> 00:13:40,247 Tonya's father... 153 00:13:40,537 --> 00:13:42,228 ...Carl Lee Hailey... 154 00:13:42,715 --> 00:13:44,143 ...came to the office today. 155 00:13:46,233 --> 00:13:48,537 Man's heart is torn wide open, baby. 156 00:13:48,891 --> 00:13:50,385 I don't know, but... 157 00:13:50,556 --> 00:13:52,945 ...seemed like he was going to do something. 158 00:13:53,340 --> 00:13:54,649 Like what? 159 00:13:56,093 --> 00:13:58,231 Something like killing those boys. 160 00:13:58,877 --> 00:14:00,154 Was he serious? 161 00:14:03,838 --> 00:14:05,812 I don't know. I don't know. 162 00:14:05,982 --> 00:14:07,893 It could be just hurt talking. 163 00:14:09,182 --> 00:14:12,315 But when you think it's possible those two animals could... 164 00:14:12,800 --> 00:14:14,326 ...go free... 165 00:14:15,424 --> 00:14:17,279 ...and be walking the streets.... 166 00:14:22,559 --> 00:14:23,837 I don't know. 167 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:29,431 After what that man has been through, he's capable of anything. 168 00:14:30,561 --> 00:14:32,570 Somebody should do something. 169 00:14:33,346 --> 00:14:35,201 You should call Sheriff Walls. 170 00:15:31,051 --> 00:15:33,767 ...to release the owner from assessment. 171 00:15:37,515 --> 00:15:39,305 I hope I’m having a heart attack... 172 00:15:39,437 --> 00:15:41,509 ...'cause then I get to sue you! 173 00:15:41,932 --> 00:15:44,650 Don't stand on ceremony, come on in. 174 00:15:44,813 --> 00:15:46,635 What? No clients? 175 00:15:46,798 --> 00:15:49,667 Just waiting to pick yours up on appeal. 176 00:15:49,869 --> 00:15:52,326 And you, are you on vacation? 177 00:15:53,294 --> 00:15:55,532 Fortunately for me, my lovely... 178 00:15:55,855 --> 00:15:57,927 ...divorce doesn't go on vacation. 179 00:15:58,159 --> 00:15:59,687 However... 180 00:15:59,856 --> 00:16:03,305 ...not even the richest, most ridiculous settlement I get... 181 00:16:03,441 --> 00:16:06,887 ...will be as satisfying as watching those two hyenas... 182 00:16:07,216 --> 00:16:09,191 ...get what's coming to them. 183 00:16:13,778 --> 00:16:15,054 Oh, dear. 184 00:16:17,619 --> 00:16:20,489 I’m a fool for those German-type convertibles. 185 00:16:23,219 --> 00:16:25,392 Come on, let's get to court. 186 00:16:25,524 --> 00:16:28,274 Lucien thinks the two hyenas just might get off. 187 00:16:28,404 --> 00:16:29,713 You saw Lucien? 188 00:16:30,004 --> 00:16:31,531 When? Where? 189 00:16:31,699 --> 00:16:32,814 How is he? 190 00:16:32,981 --> 00:16:34,803 Has he been eating better? 191 00:16:37,397 --> 00:16:38,891 Just curious. 192 00:16:40,951 --> 00:16:45,556 Refresh my recollection, how long were you and Lucien together? 193 00:16:45,687 --> 00:16:48,983 We were never together. I was his secretary for 20 years. 194 00:16:49,144 --> 00:16:50,965 Come on, old girl. 195 00:16:51,127 --> 00:16:52,076 You can tell us. 196 00:16:52,279 --> 00:16:53,524 He was your boyfriend. 197 00:16:53,720 --> 00:16:57,365 I am an upstanding, God-fearing, respectable woman... 198 00:16:57,561 --> 00:17:01,456 ...with unimpeachable morals who has been happily married 27 years. 199 00:17:01,626 --> 00:17:05,369 And I have never had or ever will have any boyfriend! 200 00:17:05,723 --> 00:17:06,966 And if I did... 201 00:17:07,161 --> 00:17:11,537 ...it would not be that old pickled scoundrel Lucien Wilbanks! 202 00:17:16,091 --> 00:17:18,264 -She did him, a lot. -Definitely. 203 00:17:25,116 --> 00:17:26,296 Step back. 204 00:17:27,997 --> 00:17:29,719 Come on out. 205 00:17:32,925 --> 00:17:34,999 Boys, today's your big day. 206 00:17:35,198 --> 00:17:38,777 We'll go to the courthouse, the judge will set your bail... 207 00:17:38,943 --> 00:17:41,495 ...then we'll come back, nice and peaceful. 208 00:17:41,663 --> 00:17:45,559 If I get any trouble out of you, I’m going to integrate this jail. 209 00:19:09,100 --> 00:19:11,337 Mama, Daddy's home! 210 00:19:12,940 --> 00:19:16,137 Hannah, let's go inside for a minute. 211 00:19:18,319 --> 00:19:20,620 Let's find a book. 212 00:19:52,979 --> 00:19:56,242 Jake, are you hurt? Jake, what happened to you?! 213 00:19:56,564 --> 00:19:59,117 Honey, are you okay? What happened to you? 214 00:19:59,285 --> 00:20:02,579 What is this? What is going on with you?! 215 00:20:02,708 --> 00:20:04,978 Jake, baby, are you okay? 216 00:20:05,270 --> 00:20:06,960 What happened? 217 00:20:56,732 --> 00:20:57,846 I'll see you. 218 00:21:11,231 --> 00:21:12,573 Will the sheriff comment? 219 00:21:12,736 --> 00:21:14,647 He might make a statement, or not. 220 00:21:14,816 --> 00:21:16,572 -Is it first-degree murder? -I don't know. 221 00:21:18,912 --> 00:21:20,406 Here comes the sheriff. 222 00:21:20,577 --> 00:21:22,651 I got no comment. No comment. 223 00:21:22,817 --> 00:21:25,631 Hey, Jake. Carl Lee said you'd be coming. 224 00:21:25,888 --> 00:21:27,777 Are you an attorney? 225 00:21:27,938 --> 00:21:31,681 I'll make a statement. Get these vans out of here. 226 00:21:31,875 --> 00:21:34,078 Give us something for our newscasts. 227 00:21:52,998 --> 00:21:54,820 Didn't think I'd do it, did you? 228 00:21:58,406 --> 00:21:59,934 How you holding up? 229 00:22:04,168 --> 00:22:07,616 I ain't had nothing against them till they messed with my baby. 230 00:22:08,265 --> 00:22:11,943 And I feel sorry for their mamas and their daddys, but... 231 00:22:13,066 --> 00:22:15,138 ...I ain't sorry for what I done. 232 00:22:18,089 --> 00:22:19,299 How's Looney? 233 00:22:21,802 --> 00:22:23,776 You blew his knee off his leg. 234 00:22:24,587 --> 00:22:26,343 Doctors are still with him. 235 00:22:30,571 --> 00:22:32,098 What'll happen to me? 236 00:22:33,389 --> 00:22:37,545 There's going to be a preliminary hearing. Probably tomorrow. 237 00:22:38,349 --> 00:22:40,586 Then Buckley'll push for a fast trial. 238 00:22:41,485 --> 00:22:42,662 Who's Buckley? 239 00:22:42,829 --> 00:22:44,105 Rufus Buckley... 240 00:22:44,364 --> 00:22:45,381 ...district attorney. 241 00:22:45,550 --> 00:22:49,381 He's mean, he's ambitious and he'll eat this up because of the publicity. 242 00:22:49,551 --> 00:22:51,307 But you've beat him? 243 00:22:51,631 --> 00:22:52,743 Yeah. 244 00:22:53,552 --> 00:22:55,308 Not in a murder case. 245 00:22:58,831 --> 00:23:00,424 Think I can win? 246 00:23:01,167 --> 00:23:03,557 All depends on the jury, Carl Lee. 247 00:23:04,528 --> 00:23:06,438 Pick the right jury, and you'll walk. 248 00:23:07,697 --> 00:23:09,705 DA picks the jury and... 249 00:23:09,875 --> 00:23:11,151 ...you get the gas. 250 00:23:16,115 --> 00:23:18,188 How much a case like this cost? 251 00:23:20,978 --> 00:23:22,409 Probably 50 grand. 252 00:23:24,915 --> 00:23:26,826 I can pay maybe ten. 253 00:23:33,813 --> 00:23:34,829 There're not a... 254 00:23:35,543 --> 00:23:38,839 ...lot of white lawyers would've took my brother's case. 255 00:23:39,222 --> 00:23:41,491 You did and got him off. 256 00:23:42,262 --> 00:23:44,368 I figure there's people out there... 257 00:23:44,502 --> 00:23:47,733 ...tired of all the raping and killing and... 258 00:23:47,864 --> 00:23:51,858 ...they'd be sympathetic to a man who took the law into his own hands... 259 00:23:52,057 --> 00:23:53,617 ...even if he is black. 260 00:24:00,441 --> 00:24:03,791 You said you'd help me out if I was in a jam. 261 00:24:04,538 --> 00:24:06,676 Well, I’m in one now. 262 00:24:08,283 --> 00:24:09,559 What do you say? 263 00:24:11,964 --> 00:24:13,873 What can you tell us, sheriff? 264 00:24:14,044 --> 00:24:14,839 Comment? 265 00:24:15,003 --> 00:24:16,532 Are you with the police? 266 00:24:16,669 --> 00:24:17,716 I’m a lawyer. 267 00:24:17,885 --> 00:24:19,542 Are you Hailey's attorney? 268 00:24:20,381 --> 00:24:22,420 Are you Mr. Hailey's attorney? 269 00:24:23,004 --> 00:24:24,118 Yes, I am. 270 00:24:24,284 --> 00:24:25,081 Your name? 271 00:24:25,245 --> 00:24:27,830 Brigance. Jake Brigance. That's with one 'G.' 272 00:24:35,198 --> 00:24:36,628 Hailey's hired an attorney. 273 00:24:37,280 --> 00:24:38,327 Jake Brigance. 274 00:24:41,057 --> 00:24:43,608 And today ain't even my birthday. 275 00:24:44,095 --> 00:24:47,445 Brigance couldn't tie his own tie without Wilbanks. 276 00:24:47,616 --> 00:24:49,439 He's never lost a murder case. 277 00:24:49,601 --> 00:24:53,213 Well, he's never tried one against me. What time's the preliminary? 278 00:24:53,378 --> 00:24:56,094 Tomorrow at 3. Judge Omar Noose presiding. 279 00:24:56,642 --> 00:24:59,032 I was wrong. It is my birthday. 280 00:24:59,363 --> 00:25:00,158 All right. 281 00:25:00,322 --> 00:25:02,810 First, Brigance will file for a change of venue. 282 00:25:02,978 --> 00:25:04,320 He'd be a fool not to. 283 00:25:04,739 --> 00:25:05,918 Why's that? 284 00:25:06,244 --> 00:25:07,192 Why? 285 00:25:07,364 --> 00:25:10,016 Should we tell our young, uninformed law clerk... 286 00:25:10,181 --> 00:25:12,155 ...the reality of jurisprudence? 287 00:25:12,325 --> 00:25:16,155 Evelyn, get me the state file on race statistics! 288 00:25:16,325 --> 00:25:17,918 See, it's quite simple. 289 00:25:18,086 --> 00:25:20,956 This county's 26-30º/o black, give or take. 290 00:25:21,125 --> 00:25:25,053 Almost every other county is 40-45, in some cases 70º/o black. 291 00:25:25,381 --> 00:25:27,357 Blacks are more sympathetic to blacks. 292 00:25:27,527 --> 00:25:31,783 If he gets it moved, he has a greater chance of color in the jury box. 293 00:25:31,943 --> 00:25:34,978 But if the trial stays here, it's an all white jury for sure. 294 00:25:35,145 --> 00:25:36,638 This is for you... 295 00:25:37,064 --> 00:25:39,618 ...to integrate your brain with before tomorrow. 296 00:25:40,425 --> 00:25:44,003 He means without blacks on the jury, Hailey hasn't got a chance. 297 00:25:44,169 --> 00:25:45,761 Noose is up for re-elect? 298 00:25:45,929 --> 00:25:47,207 Yeah, November. 299 00:25:47,370 --> 00:25:49,442 Reach out to our legislature friends. 300 00:25:49,610 --> 00:25:52,906 Have them call Noose. We'll help him decide to keep the trial here. 301 00:25:53,066 --> 00:25:56,809 Also, send a case of whatever he drinks to Lucien Wilbanks. 302 00:25:56,972 --> 00:25:58,084 Dewars. 303 00:25:58,251 --> 00:26:00,325 Keep that old drunk on the sidelines. 304 00:26:00,492 --> 00:26:01,440 Get me Sam. 305 00:26:01,612 --> 00:26:02,888 And, gentlemen... 306 00:26:04,652 --> 00:26:06,081 ...no mistakes. 307 00:26:06,252 --> 00:26:07,659 This is what we've waited for. 308 00:26:08,429 --> 00:26:10,981 Justifiable homicide'll never hold up. 309 00:26:11,468 --> 00:26:13,771 My only chance is to find a shrink... 310 00:26:13,933 --> 00:26:16,324 ...to say Carl Lee was insane at the time. 311 00:26:16,495 --> 00:26:19,943 Now I might know a man who owes me a favor. 312 00:26:21,232 --> 00:26:23,141 You file for a change of venue? 313 00:26:23,311 --> 00:26:24,261 Of course. 314 00:26:25,711 --> 00:26:27,947 If Judge Noose denies it... 315 00:26:28,431 --> 00:26:31,465 ...then you'll get an all white jury and you'll lose. 316 00:26:32,175 --> 00:26:33,387 Thanks. 317 00:26:33,553 --> 00:26:38,093 Bear in mind that Mr. Hailey is guilty as sin under our legal system. 318 00:26:38,738 --> 00:26:41,129 It does not permit vigilante violence... 319 00:26:41,299 --> 00:26:43,851 ...and he took the law into his own hands. 320 00:26:44,499 --> 00:26:46,255 He murdered two people. 321 00:26:47,475 --> 00:26:51,153 Two people who raped his 10-year-old daughter. 322 00:26:53,621 --> 00:26:54,831 You know... 323 00:26:55,220 --> 00:26:57,392 ...you can win this case... 324 00:26:57,557 --> 00:26:59,466 ...and justice will prevail. 325 00:26:59,797 --> 00:27:01,226 But lose... 326 00:27:01,397 --> 00:27:05,292 ...and justice will also prevail. Now that's a strange case. 327 00:27:09,077 --> 00:27:10,672 I could use your help. 328 00:27:13,622 --> 00:27:16,438 The sons-of-bitches decertified me, Jake. 329 00:27:16,599 --> 00:27:20,429 I swore I will never enter another courtroom. Ever! 330 00:27:21,080 --> 00:27:23,471 You're the best lawyer I’ve ever seen. 331 00:27:23,641 --> 00:27:26,358 I know how much it hurt when they took your license away. 332 00:27:26,521 --> 00:27:28,822 But they can't take your mind unless you let them. 333 00:27:29,944 --> 00:27:31,222 Good speech. 334 00:27:31,386 --> 00:27:33,142 I had a good teacher. 335 00:27:33,625 --> 00:27:35,220 Remember when I came to you? 336 00:27:36,987 --> 00:27:38,897 In that ridiculous blue suit. 337 00:27:40,507 --> 00:27:42,579 You sat me down and said to me... 338 00:27:42,748 --> 00:27:44,821 ...”I cannot promise you riches. 339 00:27:45,085 --> 00:27:46,677 What I can offer you... 340 00:27:46,844 --> 00:27:48,503 ...is a chance to save the world... 341 00:27:48,668 --> 00:27:50,042 ...one case at a time.” 342 00:27:52,925 --> 00:27:55,544 I’m saying the same words back to you right now. 343 00:27:57,246 --> 00:27:58,423 How about it, Lucien? 344 00:28:01,630 --> 00:28:04,501 “The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. 345 00:28:04,672 --> 00:28:07,540 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. 346 00:28:07,711 --> 00:28:09,621 He leadeth me beside still waters. 347 00:28:10,048 --> 00:28:11,640 Yea, though I walk... 348 00:28:11,808 --> 00:28:15,801 ...through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil... 349 00:28:16,289 --> 00:28:18,198 ...for Thou art with me. 350 00:28:18,369 --> 00:28:21,152 Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me.” 351 00:28:24,611 --> 00:28:26,683 Sure am sorry about your brother. 352 00:28:27,970 --> 00:28:29,465 Old Willard, too. 353 00:28:29,955 --> 00:28:31,481 Good boys both. 354 00:28:36,836 --> 00:28:38,266 10 years ago... 355 00:28:38,436 --> 00:28:41,569 ...that nigger'd be hanging by the end of a rope. 356 00:28:41,734 --> 00:28:43,970 Tell me what's wrong with this country. 357 00:28:44,613 --> 00:28:46,109 Klan would know what to do. 358 00:28:47,238 --> 00:28:49,092 My granddaddy, he was Klan. 359 00:28:50,054 --> 00:28:51,395 Ain't no Klan here. 360 00:28:51,557 --> 00:28:53,795 There's still some boys around. 361 00:28:53,959 --> 00:28:56,446 Skinheads who want to blow up the government? 362 00:28:56,518 --> 00:28:58,854 No, sir. Good God-fearing Klan. 363 00:29:01,640 --> 00:29:05,317 I got a friend, used to be active. I could call him. 364 00:29:07,017 --> 00:29:08,675 You do that. 365 00:29:09,096 --> 00:29:11,966 You tell them boys we need some Klan here in Canton. 366 00:29:12,137 --> 00:29:13,565 I mean, right quick. 367 00:29:17,258 --> 00:29:18,207 Hurry up. 368 00:29:18,379 --> 00:29:19,872 Coming, coming. 369 00:29:22,604 --> 00:29:24,294 Look, there's Ozzie. 370 00:29:26,123 --> 00:29:27,979 To our family's TV debut. 371 00:29:28,140 --> 00:29:29,798 To the big time. 372 00:29:30,540 --> 00:29:33,736 I can't believe he didn't take you seriously about Carl Lee. 373 00:29:33,899 --> 00:29:37,316 Baby, some folks think those boys got what they deserved. 374 00:29:37,484 --> 00:29:38,215 Here. 375 00:29:38,381 --> 00:29:42,922 Carl Lee Hailey may spend life in jail. His family doesn't deserve that. 376 00:29:43,247 --> 00:29:45,101 -You did call Ozzie? -Look here. 377 00:29:45,582 --> 00:29:47,241 Daddy's on TV. 378 00:29:47,408 --> 00:29:51,018 I'll show the men and women of the South will look past color and see the truth. 379 00:29:51,183 --> 00:29:55,406 That in the South, justice is and will be colorblind. 380 00:29:57,008 --> 00:30:00,457 Impressive. Honey, that was really good. 381 00:30:00,625 --> 00:30:02,763 Isn't Daddy smart? 382 00:30:02,929 --> 00:30:03,878 Brigance. 383 00:30:04,050 --> 00:30:05,905 That was great. 384 00:30:06,289 --> 00:30:07,883 No, we just saw it. 385 00:30:08,052 --> 00:30:09,328 All right, Harry Rex. 386 00:30:09,491 --> 00:30:11,083 I’m proud of you. 387 00:30:11,346 --> 00:30:12,623 Good stuff, huh? 388 00:30:13,266 --> 00:30:15,404 Hear this? Think it's a press agent? 389 00:30:15,570 --> 00:30:16,848 Don't be gross. 390 00:30:18,387 --> 00:30:20,527 F. Lee Bailey's office. 391 00:30:20,788 --> 00:30:25,262 You nigger-loving son-of-a-bitch, you won't live if the nigger walks. 392 00:30:28,790 --> 00:30:31,026 Do you have sympathy for the defense? 393 00:30:31,190 --> 00:30:33,972 Of course I do. You're a mother, I’m a father. 394 00:30:34,133 --> 00:30:36,621 We all have families. Who wouldn't? 395 00:30:36,854 --> 00:30:39,244 Don't presume the DA is insensitive. 396 00:30:39,414 --> 00:30:43,888 But the people of this state entrusted this office to uphold the law. 397 00:30:44,055 --> 00:30:48,311 Our society cannot condone men who take the law into their own hands. 398 00:30:48,472 --> 00:30:51,190 If you get a conviction, will you ask for the gas chamber? 399 00:30:51,353 --> 00:30:53,972 Yes, I will seek the death penalty for Mr. Hailey. 400 00:30:54,138 --> 00:30:55,992 What do you think of Brigance? 401 00:30:56,153 --> 00:30:57,977 Isn't he still in law school? 402 00:30:58,138 --> 00:31:00,690 Say hey to your husband for me. That's all. 403 00:31:14,236 --> 00:31:16,854 Hey, Cora Mae, don't you worry. Wayne, how are you? 404 00:31:20,220 --> 00:31:23,255 You plead him guilty, I’ll ask for life. Otherwise, he dies. 405 00:31:23,422 --> 00:31:26,718 You drop your case now, I won't bury you before the county. 406 00:31:27,998 --> 00:31:29,274 All rise! 407 00:31:30,944 --> 00:31:31,991 Court is in session. 408 00:31:32,159 --> 00:31:34,547 The Honorable Omar Noose presiding. 409 00:31:34,718 --> 00:31:37,020 Good afternoon, citizens. 410 00:31:38,944 --> 00:31:40,057 Be seated. 411 00:31:40,640 --> 00:31:41,817 Counsel. 412 00:31:42,303 --> 00:31:43,898 And you, sir... 413 00:31:44,066 --> 00:31:46,137 ...are you Carl Lee Hailey? 414 00:31:47,842 --> 00:31:50,231 I am holding a copy of an indictment... 415 00:31:50,401 --> 00:31:52,639 ...returned by the grand jury... 416 00:31:52,803 --> 00:31:55,355 ...presenting that “Carl Lee Hailey... 417 00:31:56,067 --> 00:31:59,197 ...did murder Billy Ray Cobb, a human being... 418 00:31:59,523 --> 00:32:01,596 ...and James Willard, a human being... 419 00:32:01,763 --> 00:32:04,382 ...and did attempt to kill Dwayne Looney... 420 00:32:04,548 --> 00:32:05,595 ...a peace officer... 421 00:32:05,764 --> 00:32:08,635 ...against the peace and dignity of Mississippi.” 422 00:32:08,965 --> 00:32:11,420 Do you understand the charges against you? 423 00:32:12,966 --> 00:32:14,308 How do you wish to plead? 424 00:32:16,806 --> 00:32:18,082 Not guilty. 425 00:32:19,845 --> 00:32:22,464 The defense enters a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. 426 00:32:22,630 --> 00:32:25,446 Your trial is set for July 22. 427 00:32:25,607 --> 00:32:30,081 All pre-trial motions and matters should be filed by July 8. Anything further? 428 00:32:30,248 --> 00:32:30,880 Yes. 429 00:32:31,048 --> 00:32:35,751 The State requests the defendant be examined by its own doctors. 430 00:32:35,913 --> 00:32:36,861 Granted. 431 00:32:37,032 --> 00:32:39,749 Additionally, the State opposes any request for bail. 432 00:32:40,072 --> 00:32:43,270 We have not yet asked for bail. Now Governor Buckley... 433 00:32:43,434 --> 00:32:46,948 ...cannot oppose a request until one is made. 434 00:32:47,115 --> 00:32:48,063 Your Honor... 435 00:32:48,234 --> 00:32:52,490 ...even Mr. Brigance's meager legal experience should have taught him... 436 00:32:52,651 --> 00:32:54,724 ...I haven't been elected governor, yet... 437 00:32:54,892 --> 00:32:57,674 ...and he is required to request bail. 438 00:32:57,837 --> 00:32:59,363 The State opposes any request. 439 00:32:59,532 --> 00:33:02,795 In the future, why don't we wait till he makes the request. 440 00:33:03,052 --> 00:33:04,165 Thank you. 441 00:33:04,397 --> 00:33:06,088 We would like to request bail. 442 00:33:06,254 --> 00:33:06,788 Denied. 443 00:33:08,013 --> 00:33:09,507 I never allow bail... 444 00:33:09,677 --> 00:33:13,507 ...in a murder case and don't feel an exception is called for today. 445 00:33:13,774 --> 00:33:16,971 Good enough. We will be filing for a change of venue. 446 00:33:17,135 --> 00:33:18,565 I anticipated this. 447 00:33:18,735 --> 00:33:22,565 Let me save you some time. Your motion is denied. 448 00:33:22,897 --> 00:33:24,718 We have not yet filed. 449 00:33:24,880 --> 00:33:28,558 We are simply indicating our intent to file in writing-- 450 00:33:28,721 --> 00:33:30,959 I said, “Request denied.” 451 00:33:31,538 --> 00:33:32,399 Your Honor... 452 00:33:32,977 --> 00:33:35,848 ...how can you summarily deny this request? 453 00:33:36,243 --> 00:33:40,716 It is quite clear that Carl Lee Hailey cannot receive a fair trial in Canton. 454 00:33:40,882 --> 00:33:42,092 Sidebar. 455 00:33:42,258 --> 00:33:43,602 We have a right-- 456 00:33:47,060 --> 00:33:50,094 I will not tolerate grandstanding in my courtroom. 457 00:33:57,685 --> 00:33:58,731 Get to work. 458 00:34:00,406 --> 00:34:02,577 Excellent technique, counselor. 459 00:34:14,808 --> 00:34:15,756 Your Honor. 460 00:34:15,927 --> 00:34:19,440 It would be remiss not to tell you that in State vs. Johnson... 461 00:34:19,608 --> 00:34:21,136 ...and State vs. Fisher... 462 00:34:21,305 --> 00:34:23,060 ...both in 1985... 463 00:34:23,385 --> 00:34:25,841 ...”Failure to consider a change of venue... 464 00:34:26,010 --> 00:34:29,207 ...has been a reversible decision on appeal.” 465 00:34:31,386 --> 00:34:33,143 No trial judge... 466 00:34:33,307 --> 00:34:35,281 ...likes his rulings overturned. 467 00:34:35,707 --> 00:34:38,578 I guess you get to submit that brief after all. 468 00:34:38,748 --> 00:34:40,984 Have it on my desk Tuesday. 469 00:34:41,372 --> 00:34:43,128 Mr. Hailey... 470 00:34:43,292 --> 00:34:45,048 ...you are hereby ordered... 471 00:34:45,853 --> 00:34:49,147 ...to remain in custody of the Madison County Sheriff until trial. 472 00:34:49,469 --> 00:34:50,583 Dismissed. 473 00:34:59,615 --> 00:35:04,023 Find me that state doctor, Rodeheaver. Get him down here to interview Hailey. 474 00:35:04,191 --> 00:35:08,893 I want to find who Brigance is using for a shrink. I want him discredited. 475 00:35:09,151 --> 00:35:11,062 Professional or personal dirt? 476 00:35:11,233 --> 00:35:13,785 Just get me enough to shatter him in court. 477 00:35:13,952 --> 00:35:15,131 We can do that. 478 00:35:20,898 --> 00:35:24,673 This is $900, Carl Lee. We said a thousand down. 479 00:35:24,834 --> 00:35:26,493 My kids got to eat. 480 00:35:27,555 --> 00:35:28,416 Mine too. 481 00:35:31,717 --> 00:35:33,538 When do I get the rest? 482 00:35:33,859 --> 00:35:37,057 Them folks at the bank, they won't lend me money on my house. 483 00:35:37,221 --> 00:35:41,477 Why? The house is almost paid for. You borrowed on it before Lester's trial. 484 00:35:41,637 --> 00:35:45,860 Say I wasn't in jail then. Say to Gwen, how will I pay if I’m on death row? 485 00:35:46,117 --> 00:35:48,421 And I lost my job at the mill. 486 00:35:48,583 --> 00:35:49,793 They called Gwen. 487 00:35:49,958 --> 00:35:53,636 Worked 20 years, I’m out 5 days and they fired me. 488 00:35:55,944 --> 00:35:57,154 Carl Lee... 489 00:35:57,320 --> 00:36:00,420 ...I can't try a capital murder case for $900. 490 00:36:01,097 --> 00:36:02,274 I need to live. 491 00:36:02,441 --> 00:36:03,782 Me too, Jake. 492 00:36:04,104 --> 00:36:05,796 I need to live too. 493 00:36:15,210 --> 00:36:15,973 Nice night. 494 00:36:22,220 --> 00:36:25,765 Finder of precedents, mystery woman of the courthouse.... 495 00:36:26,380 --> 00:36:27,689 Care for a beer? 496 00:36:30,956 --> 00:36:33,925 I assume that's the infamous change of venue motion. 497 00:36:35,757 --> 00:36:37,514 Ellen Roark. R-O-A-R-K. 498 00:36:37,678 --> 00:36:40,776 That's Roark in Boston, but it seems to be Row-ark in Mississippi. 499 00:36:40,943 --> 00:36:41,991 Boston. 500 00:36:42,160 --> 00:36:45,673 I was born there. My father's the notorious Sheldon Roark. 501 00:36:45,840 --> 00:36:47,432 Attorney to the stars, yes. 502 00:36:47,599 --> 00:36:49,027 Duly impressed. 503 00:36:49,198 --> 00:36:52,069 What brings you to Mississippi? Slumming? 504 00:36:52,239 --> 00:36:54,216 No, law school at Old Miss. 505 00:36:54,385 --> 00:36:56,392 It's a family tradition. 506 00:36:56,561 --> 00:37:00,391 Mom was a sweet little sorority girl there till Dad married her. 507 00:37:00,625 --> 00:37:03,692 I married a sweet little sorority girl from Ol' Miss myself. 508 00:37:03,987 --> 00:37:06,091 They have an excellent selection. 509 00:37:06,225 --> 00:37:07,120 They do. 510 00:37:07,442 --> 00:37:11,665 No, really, what brings you to Canton? They have cars to sit on on campus. 511 00:37:11,859 --> 00:37:13,200 Carl Lee Hailey. 512 00:37:15,508 --> 00:37:17,199 I'd like to help you. 513 00:37:17,747 --> 00:37:19,756 What makes you think I need help? 514 00:37:20,309 --> 00:37:23,856 You're trying one of the largest murder cases these parts have seen... 515 00:37:23,990 --> 00:37:25,200 ...and you work alone. 516 00:37:25,365 --> 00:37:28,399 You have no paralegals, clerks, researchers... 517 00:37:28,565 --> 00:37:30,223 ...nor can you afford any... 518 00:37:30,389 --> 00:37:32,975 ...so if Noose doesn't accept that motion... 519 00:37:33,110 --> 00:37:37,518 ...you go to trial in less than a month. Trust me, you need help. 520 00:37:37,783 --> 00:37:39,027 How do you know this? 521 00:37:39,223 --> 00:37:41,046 I’m an excellent researcher. 522 00:37:41,624 --> 00:37:45,105 I've played gofer for 7 capital murder cases... 523 00:37:45,273 --> 00:37:49,299 ...I’ve witnessed 2 executions. I have written briefs for the A.C.L.U. 524 00:37:49,432 --> 00:37:54,102 I’m top 5º/o of my class, editor of the law review, I’m published, I’m young. 525 00:37:54,233 --> 00:37:55,826 And when I graduate... 526 00:37:56,027 --> 00:37:59,604 ...I intend to spend a glorious career stomping out the death penalty. 527 00:38:00,091 --> 00:38:01,521 Let's see, what else? 528 00:38:01,691 --> 00:38:03,218 Genius runs in my family. 529 00:38:03,451 --> 00:38:04,979 You'll get me on the way up... 530 00:38:05,116 --> 00:38:08,312 ...and I really think now is a good time to grab me. 531 00:38:09,851 --> 00:38:11,378 Anything else I should know? 532 00:38:11,675 --> 00:38:13,782 Let's see, anything else? 533 00:38:13,917 --> 00:38:16,186 My father's rich so I’ll work for free. 534 00:38:18,174 --> 00:38:19,548 What do you think? 535 00:38:22,558 --> 00:38:25,309 I think I’ll drop this brief off in Noose's night slot. 536 00:38:25,856 --> 00:38:27,512 Go home, see my family. 537 00:38:27,710 --> 00:38:29,751 Thanks, but I can handle the case. 538 00:38:34,976 --> 00:38:37,212 You might look at these precedents. 539 00:38:37,376 --> 00:38:38,871 State vs. Cooper... 540 00:38:39,041 --> 00:38:41,759 ...and State vs. Roundtree. Revenge killers, both acquitted. 541 00:38:45,282 --> 00:38:46,657 You'll change your mind. 542 00:38:48,960 --> 00:38:49,911 See you. 543 00:38:56,515 --> 00:38:57,463 Get out. 544 00:38:57,603 --> 00:38:58,432 Come on. 545 00:39:01,059 --> 00:39:03,133 Come here. Come on. 546 00:39:24,904 --> 00:39:26,180 Mr. Cobb... 547 00:39:26,344 --> 00:39:29,857 ...this is Stump Sisson, Grand Dragon of Mississippi. 548 00:39:31,305 --> 00:39:32,799 You were looking for us? 549 00:39:34,504 --> 00:39:37,222 You were right to call us, Mr. Cobb. 550 00:39:38,185 --> 00:39:40,325 They say the Klan is dead. 551 00:39:41,930 --> 00:39:44,582 Klan don't show up for a few years and... 552 00:39:44,748 --> 00:39:46,820 ...people say the Klan is dead. 553 00:39:47,146 --> 00:39:49,449 Fact is, it just looks dead. 554 00:39:49,931 --> 00:39:52,583 The Klan has always been right there... 555 00:39:53,164 --> 00:39:54,887 ...under the surface... 556 00:39:56,109 --> 00:40:00,267 ...just waiting for the opportunity to deliver God's justice. 557 00:40:01,389 --> 00:40:02,665 I want help. 558 00:40:02,829 --> 00:40:04,740 I want to kill that nigger. 559 00:40:04,911 --> 00:40:05,859 Niggers got... 560 00:40:06,030 --> 00:40:08,103 ...plenty of protection nowadays. 561 00:40:09,231 --> 00:40:11,139 They got the NAACP... 562 00:40:11,310 --> 00:40:12,970 ...and the A.C.L.U. 563 00:40:13,711 --> 00:40:16,012 Even the federal government. 564 00:40:16,206 --> 00:40:17,223 Hell... 565 00:40:17,776 --> 00:40:19,368 ...white folks ain't got a chance. 566 00:40:21,617 --> 00:40:23,405 Except the Klan. 567 00:40:27,313 --> 00:40:28,972 I’m going to tell you what. 568 00:40:30,675 --> 00:40:33,773 You get 5 or 6 of your friends of similar thinking... 569 00:40:34,194 --> 00:40:35,536 ...and we'll initiate... 570 00:40:35,698 --> 00:40:37,935 ...the Madison County Klavern. 571 00:40:39,730 --> 00:40:41,641 Even make you leader. 572 00:40:43,604 --> 00:40:45,230 Now, you tell me... 573 00:40:45,973 --> 00:40:47,533 ...who's that nigger's lawyer? 574 00:40:48,436 --> 00:40:49,811 Local boy. 575 00:40:49,941 --> 00:40:53,071 His name's Brigance. He's got a pretty good reputation. 576 00:40:54,901 --> 00:40:56,330 He got family? 577 00:40:56,533 --> 00:40:59,404 Yes, sir. He has a wife and a daughter. 578 00:41:02,775 --> 00:41:04,018 Good. 579 00:41:43,965 --> 00:41:45,241 Why's he here? 580 00:41:45,405 --> 00:41:47,063 Calm down, son. 581 00:41:47,229 --> 00:41:49,085 Calm down. Come on, now. 582 00:41:49,822 --> 00:41:51,961 He has no right after what he did. 583 00:41:53,407 --> 00:41:55,709 Don't get your mom upset now. 584 00:42:09,089 --> 00:42:09,885 Looney? 585 00:42:11,713 --> 00:42:12,762 Dwayne? 586 00:42:17,251 --> 00:42:19,160 I made Ozzie bring me. 587 00:42:24,386 --> 00:42:26,210 Shit, Dwayne, we... 588 00:42:26,532 --> 00:42:28,506 We knowed each other since childhood. 589 00:42:33,574 --> 00:42:34,948 It's my fault. 590 00:42:35,972 --> 00:42:37,729 No matter what's said in court... 591 00:42:38,853 --> 00:42:43,109 ...I knew what I was doing, and I sure didn't intend to hurt you, but... 592 00:42:43,238 --> 00:42:44,764 ...just them two boys. 593 00:42:49,895 --> 00:42:52,449 I know it don't mean much now, but... 594 00:42:53,960 --> 00:42:55,171 ...I’m sorry. 595 00:43:02,793 --> 00:43:06,371 Some folks think a black man can't receive a fair trial in the South. 596 00:43:06,762 --> 00:43:10,374 I'll show the men and women of the South will look past color and see the truth. 597 00:43:10,538 --> 00:43:12,393 It sure is a nigger's world. 598 00:43:12,523 --> 00:43:13,951 Not for long. 599 00:43:15,980 --> 00:43:17,091 Boys... 600 00:43:17,483 --> 00:43:20,135 ...I’m very proud to invite you to become soldiers... 601 00:43:20,300 --> 00:43:23,334 ...in the war to protect our Christian homes and families. 602 00:43:23,501 --> 00:43:25,094 To resurrect our country... 603 00:43:25,260 --> 00:43:27,749 ...from the fires of racial degradation. 604 00:43:28,142 --> 00:43:29,483 And to make whites... 605 00:43:29,677 --> 00:43:33,093 ...the sole masters of our nation's destiny. 606 00:43:34,062 --> 00:43:35,918 What I’m saying, fellas... 607 00:43:36,942 --> 00:43:38,916 ...it's time for the nigger to pay. 608 00:43:41,679 --> 00:43:43,337 Is your telephone broken? 609 00:43:43,503 --> 00:43:45,740 We just had the number changed. 610 00:43:45,903 --> 00:43:47,562 That's what the operator said. 611 00:43:47,728 --> 00:43:49,354 To an unlisted number. 612 00:43:49,840 --> 00:43:51,750 Sorry you had to come up here. 613 00:43:51,889 --> 00:43:53,897 I should've called you, but this case-- 614 00:43:54,065 --> 00:43:57,415 This case has us all worried sick about you all. 615 00:43:57,649 --> 00:43:59,340 This thing could get ugly. 616 00:43:59,504 --> 00:44:01,000 And dangerous. 617 00:44:01,426 --> 00:44:03,564 Jake, he shot them in cold blood. 618 00:44:04,723 --> 00:44:06,926 They raped, almost killed his daughter. 619 00:44:08,691 --> 00:44:10,284 What if that happened to Hannah? 620 00:44:14,229 --> 00:44:15,657 May we ask a few questions? 621 00:44:15,828 --> 00:44:17,258 Can we get a quote? 622 00:44:17,493 --> 00:44:20,142 Excuse me, I’m going to go take a few questions. 623 00:44:20,371 --> 00:44:21,802 This isn't the time. 624 00:44:22,005 --> 00:44:24,209 It's really good for Carl Lee. 625 00:44:26,454 --> 00:44:28,242 Thank you for coming. 626 00:44:32,791 --> 00:44:35,443 Guess we'll have to read about it in the papers. 627 00:45:30,655 --> 00:45:31,900 Praise Jesus! 628 00:45:46,722 --> 00:45:47,454 Reverend? 629 00:45:49,506 --> 00:45:51,099 I’m Isaiah Street. 630 00:45:51,298 --> 00:45:53,689 It's an honor to meet you, Reverend. 631 00:45:53,828 --> 00:45:55,835 I saw you march with Dr. King. 632 00:45:57,764 --> 00:45:59,936 The struggle continues today... 633 00:46:00,550 --> 00:46:01,759 ...here in Canton. 634 00:46:02,340 --> 00:46:05,919 Carl Lee Hailey's on trial because he's black. No other reason. 635 00:46:07,140 --> 00:46:09,531 These people are with the NAACP. 636 00:46:11,686 --> 00:46:12,635 How do you do? 637 00:46:12,806 --> 00:46:13,854 How are you? 638 00:46:15,910 --> 00:46:20,166 The black community's concerned that Mr. Hailey's attorney... 639 00:46:20,328 --> 00:46:23,197 ...isn't sensitive to the needs of the movement. 640 00:46:24,071 --> 00:46:25,020 The NAACP... 641 00:46:26,248 --> 00:46:29,282 ...wishes to provide him with a new lawyer. 642 00:46:31,209 --> 00:46:35,203 We need to raise funds to support Carl Lee Hailey. 643 00:46:36,490 --> 00:46:39,426 I don't know, Reverend. Time's awfully tight here. 644 00:46:41,226 --> 00:46:42,787 Obviously... 645 00:46:42,955 --> 00:46:45,443 ...we would expect you to take... 646 00:46:45,611 --> 00:46:49,026 ...a modest administration fee for your troubles. 647 00:47:14,416 --> 00:47:16,172 Your loyalty... 648 00:47:16,369 --> 00:47:18,256 ...has been forged... 649 00:47:18,416 --> 00:47:20,108 ...in a baptism of fire. 650 00:47:21,713 --> 00:47:23,307 Rise, knights... 651 00:47:23,474 --> 00:47:25,229 ...of the Ku Klux Klan... 652 00:47:26,513 --> 00:47:28,424 ...and let your brethren... 653 00:47:28,658 --> 00:47:30,348 ...never regret... 654 00:47:32,083 --> 00:47:34,733 ...they believed you worthy... 655 00:47:35,155 --> 00:47:36,814 ...of fellowship. 656 00:47:42,036 --> 00:47:43,946 Welcome to the Klan. 657 00:47:55,637 --> 00:47:57,461 I need to talk to Jake. 658 00:47:57,623 --> 00:47:59,793 He's not in. Who's calling? 659 00:48:03,383 --> 00:48:04,332 Mickey Mouse. 660 00:48:04,825 --> 00:48:06,678 -Who? -Mickey Mouse. 661 00:48:07,319 --> 00:48:09,076 Get out right now. 662 00:48:09,625 --> 00:48:10,573 Who's this? 663 00:48:10,648 --> 00:48:12,273 Get your daughter out of the house right now! 664 00:48:17,786 --> 00:48:19,476 Hannah, what is it? 665 00:48:19,705 --> 00:48:21,080 Oh, my God! 666 00:48:22,267 --> 00:48:23,641 Max, come on! 667 00:48:23,802 --> 00:48:25,396 Fire! 668 00:48:25,564 --> 00:48:26,991 Fire! 669 00:48:32,763 --> 00:48:36,026 It's a good thing Hastings was nearby and got here fast. 670 00:48:36,188 --> 00:48:38,099 The whole place could've burned. 671 00:48:38,749 --> 00:48:39,959 I appreciate it. 672 00:48:40,125 --> 00:48:41,402 Take care. 673 00:48:49,246 --> 00:48:50,741 She asleep, baby? 674 00:48:52,510 --> 00:48:55,708 The Ku Klux Klan is burning crosses on our lawn. 675 00:48:55,872 --> 00:48:58,840 There's been no Klan around here for years. 676 00:48:59,008 --> 00:49:03,548 This is just some dorks with too much time on their hands and too many beers. 677 00:49:07,010 --> 00:49:07,957 I’m sorry. 678 00:49:08,129 --> 00:49:09,241 About what? 679 00:49:10,593 --> 00:49:13,888 That you weren't home when they almost burned our house down? 680 00:49:14,594 --> 00:49:16,831 That you missed supper and didn't call? 681 00:49:16,995 --> 00:49:20,127 That you've become more interested in getting on the news... 682 00:49:20,291 --> 00:49:22,047 ...than in your own family? 683 00:49:22,211 --> 00:49:25,790 That Hannah comes home bawling because kids call her a nigger-lover? 684 00:49:25,956 --> 00:49:28,509 What exactly are you sorry about, Jake? 685 00:49:36,838 --> 00:49:38,528 Remember the other night? 686 00:49:40,455 --> 00:49:43,007 I told you Carl Lee came by the office? 687 00:49:43,174 --> 00:49:44,997 Remember what we talked about? 688 00:49:45,575 --> 00:49:46,524 Calling Ozzie. 689 00:49:50,695 --> 00:49:52,671 You never called him, did you? 690 00:49:54,120 --> 00:49:55,713 You never called Sheriff Walls? 691 00:49:56,681 --> 00:49:58,207 I didn't call him. 692 00:49:59,496 --> 00:50:03,075 Lord have mercy, Jake, you had a responsibility. 693 00:50:03,241 --> 00:50:05,250 Carl Lee chose you. 694 00:50:05,419 --> 00:50:07,971 He told you what he was thinking. 695 00:50:08,619 --> 00:50:11,400 He told me what he was thinking, but I didn't know-- 696 00:50:11,562 --> 00:50:15,240 Jake Tyler Brigance, we agreed you'd call the sheriff. 697 00:50:15,499 --> 00:50:17,737 Now look at everything that's happened. 698 00:50:18,380 --> 00:50:20,934 I am sorry to tell you this, but... 699 00:50:21,100 --> 00:50:25,095 ...those 2 boys are dead and you were in a position to prevent it! 700 00:50:27,822 --> 00:50:29,316 Are you and Daddy fighting? 701 00:50:30,766 --> 00:50:31,976 Come here. 702 00:50:32,141 --> 00:50:33,800 Come here, come here. 703 00:50:35,182 --> 00:50:38,761 Mommy's just upset because some silly man played a bad joke. 704 00:50:38,927 --> 00:50:40,356 It's nothing. 705 00:50:41,103 --> 00:50:43,177 Nothing at all, okay? 706 00:50:49,488 --> 00:50:51,398 What did the Memphis doctor say? 707 00:50:52,464 --> 00:50:54,221 She's doing good. 708 00:50:55,250 --> 00:50:56,624 Her jaw is healing. 709 00:50:56,786 --> 00:50:58,697 She can't run and jump yet, but... 710 00:50:58,867 --> 00:51:00,361 ...it won't be long. 711 00:51:01,490 --> 00:51:03,183 How about the other? 712 00:51:10,772 --> 00:51:12,463 There was too much damage. 713 00:51:14,548 --> 00:51:16,523 She ain't gonna never have kids. 714 00:51:24,375 --> 00:51:26,927 You know, I think about them two boys. 715 00:51:27,095 --> 00:51:28,622 Dead, buried... 716 00:51:28,791 --> 00:51:30,613 ...probably starting to rot... 717 00:51:31,512 --> 00:51:34,293 ...and I remember them walking in court... 718 00:51:34,455 --> 00:51:36,365 ...one proud, the other scared. 719 00:51:37,816 --> 00:51:39,889 I remember how they fell. 720 00:51:40,057 --> 00:51:44,793 One on top of the other, screaming and squirming and not going nowhere. 721 00:51:46,714 --> 00:51:48,690 God help me, Gwen, but... 722 00:51:50,778 --> 00:51:53,167 ...that's the only thought gives me comfort. 723 00:51:56,315 --> 00:51:59,349 They took up a collection for us at church. 724 00:51:59,899 --> 00:52:02,289 Some kind of defense fund. 725 00:52:02,940 --> 00:52:05,494 Reverend Agee gave a good service. 726 00:52:08,541 --> 00:52:11,575 We need some money 'round the house, Carl Lee... 727 00:52:11,742 --> 00:52:14,295 ...for groceries and bills. 728 00:52:14,781 --> 00:52:16,155 How much you got? 729 00:52:17,662 --> 00:52:18,872 Less than 50. 730 00:52:20,637 --> 00:52:22,232 I'll think of something. 731 00:52:25,439 --> 00:52:29,335 How you think you going to get money when you stuck in jail? 732 00:52:29,504 --> 00:52:31,196 Trust me, Gwen. 733 00:52:35,904 --> 00:52:37,814 I just get scared. 734 00:52:39,586 --> 00:52:40,796 Look here... 735 00:52:41,986 --> 00:52:44,539 ...tell me exactly what Reverend Agee said... 736 00:52:44,706 --> 00:52:47,195 ...when he passed around the collection plate. 737 00:52:47,364 --> 00:52:50,397 I don't care. We're dealing with life and death here. 738 00:52:50,564 --> 00:52:53,280 -I must talk to my supervisor. -Go talk to him. 739 00:52:53,443 --> 00:52:54,393 Get out! 740 00:52:54,563 --> 00:52:56,636 How are things at the electric company? 741 00:52:56,804 --> 00:53:00,547 That is the second time this week I’ve had to hold him off. 742 00:53:01,188 --> 00:53:02,082 How much we owe? 743 00:53:02,245 --> 00:53:03,522 $2,000. 744 00:53:03,686 --> 00:53:05,987 -How much do we have? -$100. 745 00:53:06,149 --> 00:53:09,282 Look, this week nothing has come in at all. 746 00:53:09,447 --> 00:53:12,165 What about Buck Britt's retainer? There's 2 grand. 747 00:53:12,328 --> 00:53:13,604 That check bounced. 748 00:53:13,767 --> 00:53:15,108 What do you mean? 749 00:53:15,527 --> 00:53:17,185 It bounced, Jake. 750 00:53:17,351 --> 00:53:19,523 It sat on your desk all week. 751 00:53:20,009 --> 00:53:21,666 Not that you'd notice. 752 00:53:23,592 --> 00:53:26,942 Since you took this case, you stopped talking to your clients... 753 00:53:27,113 --> 00:53:28,870 ...you don't take your calls... 754 00:53:29,034 --> 00:53:31,205 ...you're obsessed! You are! 755 00:53:31,274 --> 00:53:32,388 You're obsessed! 756 00:53:33,131 --> 00:53:35,748 Your obsession is going to break us! 757 00:53:36,331 --> 00:53:38,883 What's wrong? We've been through hard times. 758 00:53:39,050 --> 00:53:40,874 No, not like this, Jake. 759 00:53:41,036 --> 00:53:42,628 Not like this. 760 00:53:43,852 --> 00:53:45,674 We've been getting calls. 761 00:53:45,996 --> 00:53:47,108 At home. 762 00:53:47,276 --> 00:53:48,487 Threats. 763 00:53:49,677 --> 00:53:53,933 You know Bud has survived two strokes. I don't think he'd survive a third. 764 00:53:54,094 --> 00:53:55,206 Why didn't you tell me? 765 00:53:56,493 --> 00:53:58,087 Why, Jake? 766 00:53:58,318 --> 00:53:59,910 Would you drop the case? 767 00:54:05,455 --> 00:54:06,731 Jake Brigance's office. 768 00:54:06,895 --> 00:54:08,718 Until they cut the phones off. 769 00:54:10,000 --> 00:54:11,374 Oh, right. 770 00:54:14,577 --> 00:54:18,319 That was Sheriff Walls. You better get down to the jail. 771 00:54:25,362 --> 00:54:26,955 What's going on here? 772 00:54:27,602 --> 00:54:28,780 I’m Isaiah Street. 773 00:54:28,945 --> 00:54:30,321 Jake Brigance. 774 00:54:32,083 --> 00:54:34,157 I believe you know Reverend Agee. 775 00:54:34,324 --> 00:54:35,600 And this is... 776 00:54:35,764 --> 00:54:38,383 Norman Reinfeld, I’ve seen your picture in the paper. 777 00:54:39,348 --> 00:54:41,104 I assume these boys carry your things. 778 00:54:42,164 --> 00:54:44,783 Just a small part of my legal defense team. 779 00:54:44,949 --> 00:54:46,226 Pleasure, Mr. Brigance. 780 00:54:47,605 --> 00:54:49,907 If it's a party, where's the beer? 781 00:54:50,326 --> 00:54:51,122 Otherwise... 782 00:54:51,286 --> 00:54:54,156 ...your being here seems a bit like illegal client solicitation... 783 00:54:54,487 --> 00:54:56,724 ...with Carl Lee already having a lawyer. 784 00:54:56,887 --> 00:54:58,065 Just a minute. 785 00:54:58,551 --> 00:55:00,559 Carl Lee invited us here. 786 00:55:02,648 --> 00:55:04,241 Mr. Brigance... 787 00:55:05,112 --> 00:55:06,803 ...let me be frank. 788 00:55:06,968 --> 00:55:10,230 Mr. Hailey's case has far-reaching ramifications. 789 00:55:10,649 --> 00:55:13,104 Carl Lee's acquittal for killing 2 white men... 790 00:55:13,273 --> 00:55:15,281 ...would do more for black people than... 791 00:55:15,451 --> 00:55:18,711 ...any event since we integrated the schools. 792 00:55:18,874 --> 00:55:21,907 His conviction, on the other hand, will be a slap at us. 793 00:55:22,074 --> 00:55:24,148 A symbol of deep-seated racism. 794 00:55:24,283 --> 00:55:26,486 Perhaps enough to ignite a nation. 795 00:55:26,651 --> 00:55:28,954 See how important this case is? 796 00:55:29,116 --> 00:55:31,505 Enter Mr. Reinfeld's death squad, right? 797 00:55:31,676 --> 00:55:35,353 It's an unfortunate nickname, but apropo. 798 00:55:35,517 --> 00:55:38,866 My lawyers and I handle only capital murder cases. 799 00:55:39,037 --> 00:55:40,247 Of all your cases... 800 00:55:40,414 --> 00:55:44,156 ...how many are supposed to be lost so you can martyr the victim? 801 00:55:44,735 --> 00:55:47,451 How much a defense like that cost? 802 00:55:52,960 --> 00:55:54,553 What, about $100,000? 803 00:55:54,720 --> 00:55:58,649 We are prepared to accept $7,000 in litigation expenses. 804 00:55:59,520 --> 00:56:02,074 Carl Lee doesn't have $7,000. 805 00:56:02,561 --> 00:56:03,509 Do you? 806 00:56:04,000 --> 00:56:04,949 The NAACP... 807 00:56:05,121 --> 00:56:09,432 ...has raised $5,000 for Carl Lee's legal defense fund. 808 00:56:09,603 --> 00:56:12,637 And we raised an additional $2,000 from local churches. 809 00:56:12,802 --> 00:56:14,396 Let me ask you something. 810 00:56:14,723 --> 00:56:17,594 How much of that cash you offer my wife and kids? 811 00:56:17,764 --> 00:56:19,040 That money... 812 00:56:19,204 --> 00:56:21,692 ...is to go to pay for lawyers' fees. 813 00:56:21,860 --> 00:56:23,932 That ain't what you told the church. 814 00:56:24,579 --> 00:56:26,882 You almost cried when you told them... 815 00:56:27,044 --> 00:56:30,657 ...how my family might starve if they didn't donate. 816 00:56:31,141 --> 00:56:34,011 The money is for you and your family, but... 817 00:56:34,182 --> 00:56:36,964 ...we thought it'd be better spent on the legal defense. 818 00:56:37,126 --> 00:56:39,364 Speaking of that defense fund... 819 00:56:39,624 --> 00:56:42,340 ...can I use that for any lawyer I want? 820 00:56:43,208 --> 00:56:45,214 It's not that simple, Carl Lee. 821 00:56:45,383 --> 00:56:48,002 Actually, it is that simple, Carl Lee. 822 00:56:48,167 --> 00:56:49,596 Unless the NAACP... 823 00:56:49,768 --> 00:56:52,736 ...wants to go on record as soliciting funds under false pretenses. 824 00:56:52,905 --> 00:56:54,017 Listen... 825 00:56:54,185 --> 00:56:55,941 ...we raised that money... 826 00:56:56,105 --> 00:56:59,684 ...for these men to get you out of here, not for this cracker to-- 827 00:56:59,850 --> 00:57:02,664 Now, hold on. Hold on right there, now. 828 00:57:03,307 --> 00:57:06,240 Let me just get this straight here, Reverend. 829 00:57:09,227 --> 00:57:10,984 If you don't give my wife... 830 00:57:11,148 --> 00:57:12,642 ...that cash... 831 00:57:12,812 --> 00:57:16,425 ...I’ll see to it everybody in this town knows you're a lying crook. 832 00:57:16,909 --> 00:57:19,364 Your congregation will be interested to know... 833 00:57:19,533 --> 00:57:22,730 ...Gwen and the kids can't eat because you want in with the NAACP. 834 00:57:22,892 --> 00:57:24,486 That's right. 835 00:57:24,653 --> 00:57:26,082 When I’m through with you... 836 00:57:26,253 --> 00:57:29,866 ...you won't be able to collect 2 cents in the collection plate. 837 00:57:30,030 --> 00:57:33,130 We'll expect the check for the Hailey family today. 838 00:57:35,951 --> 00:57:38,341 I sure do appreciate your fine work... 839 00:57:38,511 --> 00:57:40,488 ...but I’ll take my chances with Jake. 840 00:57:42,512 --> 00:57:44,749 Thanks for coming down. 841 00:57:45,553 --> 00:57:47,527 We'll expect that check... 842 00:57:47,696 --> 00:57:50,992 ...for Jake's legal services around the same time today. 843 00:57:54,898 --> 00:57:56,108 Good day, men. 844 00:58:13,942 --> 00:58:16,013 You set that whole thing up. 845 00:58:16,181 --> 00:58:17,939 Couldn't have done it alone. 846 00:58:20,278 --> 00:58:22,189 Make one hell of a team. 847 00:58:22,839 --> 00:58:24,333 You out there. 848 00:58:24,503 --> 00:58:25,779 I’m in here. 849 00:58:25,944 --> 00:58:27,372 We ain't no team. 850 00:58:51,004 --> 00:58:52,596 There's trouble. 851 00:58:54,043 --> 00:58:54,905 Look there. 852 00:59:00,828 --> 00:59:02,585 No, here's trouble. 853 00:59:11,806 --> 00:59:12,667 You are? 854 00:59:12,926 --> 00:59:14,519 Meet Harry Rex Vonner... 855 00:59:14,686 --> 00:59:18,102 ...the most effective, morally- compromised lawyer in the country. 856 00:59:18,271 --> 00:59:20,181 Ellen Roark, brilliant law student. 857 00:59:20,352 --> 00:59:21,399 Do what you will. 858 00:59:21,568 --> 00:59:22,516 Looking forward to it. 859 00:59:24,833 --> 00:59:26,588 This might interest you. 860 00:59:26,752 --> 00:59:31,062 In assessing murder trials, the insanity plea only makes up 1º/o overall. 861 00:59:31,232 --> 00:59:35,871 And of the 1º/o that resulted in acquittal success rested almost wholly on the-- 862 00:59:36,034 --> 00:59:40,443 Defending psychiatrist regardless of the quality of the psychological testimony. 863 00:59:41,092 --> 00:59:42,913 Shazam. She is brilliant. 864 00:59:43,074 --> 00:59:45,148 “She.” That would be me? 865 00:59:45,316 --> 00:59:46,210 Who else? 866 00:59:46,372 --> 00:59:47,386 She would be me. 867 00:59:47,555 --> 00:59:50,207 She is saying that if I take this plea to trial... 868 00:59:50,372 --> 00:59:53,951 ...the verdict will hinge on the shrink the jury finds more credible. 869 00:59:54,277 --> 00:59:55,803 She will be correct. 870 00:59:56,196 --> 00:59:57,725 She would. 871 00:59:58,374 --> 01:00:00,195 Sure you don't need help? 872 01:00:00,518 --> 01:00:01,314 I do. 873 01:00:01,478 --> 01:00:03,714 I’m hiring. Right now. Me. 874 01:00:04,134 --> 01:00:08,128 Roark, I am sure that I don't need any help. Thank you, though. 875 01:00:10,279 --> 01:00:13,410 I guess that would just have to be your loss, then. 876 01:00:15,015 --> 01:00:16,771 Nice to meet you, Morally-Compromised. 877 01:00:17,480 --> 01:00:18,691 Pleasure's all mine... 878 01:00:18,856 --> 01:00:19,871 ...”She.” 879 01:00:23,561 --> 01:00:27,010 You've got to love the Lord for making things like that. 880 01:00:27,179 --> 01:00:31,172 Sure you don't want to look at her résumé? You could use help. 881 01:00:32,042 --> 01:00:35,654 No, I don't want to look at her résumé, because I have you. 882 01:00:36,139 --> 01:00:36,770 You do? 883 01:00:37,098 --> 01:00:38,211 Yeah, buddy. 884 01:00:38,379 --> 01:00:43,018 This is your chance to put aside your shady sources and greedy divorcees... 885 01:00:43,181 --> 01:00:45,155 ...and do some real law for once. 886 01:00:46,766 --> 01:00:48,521 Mr. Vonner, in short... 887 01:00:48,685 --> 01:00:51,719 ...you have the opportunity to work on a case that matters. 888 01:00:52,941 --> 01:00:54,371 Let me get this straight. 889 01:00:54,542 --> 01:00:58,437 You want me to put aside my empty, soulless, shady... 890 01:00:58,607 --> 01:01:01,640 ...astonishingly lucrative, divorcee practice... 891 01:01:01,806 --> 01:01:05,735 ...come work with you on an unwinnable, lose-all-my-friends case... 892 01:01:06,768 --> 01:01:07,914 ...because it matters? 893 01:01:07,985 --> 01:01:09,642 It's a novel idea, I know. 894 01:01:09,808 --> 01:01:12,678 No way. Never. Presumptuous little shit. 895 01:01:14,544 --> 01:01:15,657 Goodnight, y'all. 896 01:01:21,426 --> 01:01:22,920 I need the sheriff. 897 01:01:23,089 --> 01:01:24,301 He's asleep. 898 01:01:24,467 --> 01:01:25,961 Well, get him up. 899 01:01:26,131 --> 01:01:27,408 Who is this? 900 01:01:27,571 --> 01:01:29,579 Someone's going to die tonight. 901 01:01:52,375 --> 01:01:53,652 I got him! 902 01:01:54,391 --> 01:01:55,568 Get his ass! 903 01:01:55,734 --> 01:01:57,263 What's in the case? 904 01:02:06,393 --> 01:02:07,408 It's ticking. 905 01:02:07,577 --> 01:02:08,690 What is it? 906 01:02:08,857 --> 01:02:10,385 I ain't saying. 907 01:02:14,874 --> 01:02:15,735 Family out? 908 01:02:18,619 --> 01:02:19,895 It’s locked. 909 01:02:24,635 --> 01:02:25,813 Open it. 910 01:02:36,477 --> 01:02:37,491 My God! 911 01:02:37,981 --> 01:02:39,192 Oh, man.... 912 01:02:41,438 --> 01:02:42,387 Defuse it. 913 01:02:42,783 --> 01:02:44,954 I’m going to take you and this... 914 01:02:45,023 --> 01:02:46,714 ...nigger-lover to hell with-- 915 01:02:48,320 --> 01:02:50,939 Ain't nothing more dangerous than a fool with a cause. 916 01:02:51,104 --> 01:02:54,399 Lay that thing back down there real easy-like. Let's go. 917 01:02:54,560 --> 01:02:56,383 Carla loves this house. 918 01:03:18,467 --> 01:03:19,515 Come here. 919 01:03:23,204 --> 01:03:25,660 Are you coming to Grandpa's too? 920 01:03:25,989 --> 01:03:28,325 Daddy must stay here and work. 921 01:03:28,647 --> 01:03:31,101 You and your mom have a good time. 922 01:03:31,270 --> 01:03:32,646 You be good. 923 01:03:33,191 --> 01:03:34,619 Go get your stuff. 924 01:03:35,750 --> 01:03:38,085 You said you'd quit if it got dangerous. 925 01:03:38,247 --> 01:03:39,261 I know. 926 01:03:39,430 --> 01:03:41,439 I can't quit now, you know that. 927 01:03:42,311 --> 01:03:45,825 Carl Lee is facing the gas chamber. The man is counting on me. 928 01:03:46,729 --> 01:03:48,868 I understand that, Jake. 929 01:03:49,194 --> 01:03:51,582 Remember that we're counting on you too. 930 01:03:51,753 --> 01:03:53,445 What if something happens to you? 931 01:03:54,090 --> 01:03:56,161 Nothing's going to happen. Come here. 932 01:03:57,291 --> 01:03:57,989 Hug? 933 01:03:59,433 --> 01:04:02,085 Everything will be okay. I’ll be fine, you'll be fine. 934 01:04:03,915 --> 01:04:05,126 Okay, babe? 935 01:04:06,732 --> 01:04:07,746 I promise. 936 01:04:09,933 --> 01:04:12,071 Don't make promises you can't keep. 937 01:04:16,811 --> 01:04:17,925 You ready? 938 01:04:30,480 --> 01:04:32,868 Good afternoon. Come in. 939 01:04:34,384 --> 01:04:35,530 Good afternoon. 940 01:04:35,664 --> 01:04:38,314 You may come this way. The judge is upstairs. 941 01:04:38,480 --> 01:04:39,658 Thank you, sir. 942 01:04:48,146 --> 01:04:49,258 Judge Noose. 943 01:04:50,898 --> 01:04:52,241 Thanks for coming. 944 01:04:54,066 --> 01:04:56,456 Heard you had trouble last night. 945 01:04:56,883 --> 01:04:59,917 Makes you wonder about the sensibleness of taking this case. 946 01:05:00,244 --> 01:05:02,633 This is a beautiful place you have here. 947 01:05:03,188 --> 01:05:04,814 I’ll get to the point. 948 01:05:04,948 --> 01:05:08,659 I’ve thoroughly reviewed your brief request and... 949 01:05:08,789 --> 01:05:10,577 ...a change of venue. 950 01:05:11,189 --> 01:05:15,500 And I agree with you. It's impossible to find an impartial jury in Canton. 951 01:05:15,671 --> 01:05:20,243 I think it's impossible to find an impartial jury anywhere in Mississippi. 952 01:05:20,567 --> 01:05:21,908 As such... 953 01:05:22,166 --> 01:05:24,404 ...a jury here would be... 954 01:05:24,568 --> 01:05:27,120 ...as fair as a jury anywhere else. 955 01:05:27,448 --> 01:05:30,318 So I decided to deny your request for a change of venue. 956 01:05:33,369 --> 01:05:34,797 I guess that... 957 01:05:35,065 --> 01:05:36,627 ...gives me something to appeal. 958 01:05:36,795 --> 01:05:38,420 Actually, no. 959 01:05:39,384 --> 01:05:41,426 I spoke to Judge Dent... 960 01:05:41,850 --> 01:05:45,910 ...and he believes that the Supreme Court would uphold my ruling. 961 01:05:47,066 --> 01:05:49,206 You certainly covered your bases. 962 01:05:52,636 --> 01:05:54,643 You're a good lawyer. 963 01:05:55,132 --> 01:05:57,435 You're bright and ambitious. Talented. 964 01:05:57,629 --> 01:05:58,709 You could be someone. 965 01:05:58,877 --> 01:06:02,707 You sure you want to be known as the man that defended that murderer? 966 01:06:03,197 --> 01:06:05,302 Could be very unpopular. 967 01:06:06,334 --> 01:06:07,926 Talk to your client. 968 01:06:08,669 --> 01:06:10,100 He pleads guilty... 969 01:06:10,239 --> 01:06:14,015 ...Buckley'll accept manslaughter. He'll be out in 20. 970 01:06:14,720 --> 01:06:17,589 And how's his wife supposed to raise his family alone? 971 01:06:18,400 --> 01:06:19,992 Better than being a widow. 972 01:06:21,536 --> 01:06:22,965 Think about it. 973 01:06:23,680 --> 01:06:26,234 Why toss away a promising career? 974 01:06:30,081 --> 01:06:30,976 Good day. 975 01:06:31,298 --> 01:06:32,574 Thanks for coming. 976 01:06:38,019 --> 01:06:39,929 Where the hell is this guy? 977 01:06:40,578 --> 01:06:42,172 Born alcoholic. 978 01:06:42,339 --> 01:06:44,893 But the man cannot hold his liquor. 979 01:06:46,660 --> 01:06:50,555 Allow me to present Dr. Willard Tyrrel Bass. 980 01:06:50,981 --> 01:06:53,370 Expert witness for the defense. 981 01:06:54,822 --> 01:06:56,677 This is Jake Brigance... 982 01:06:56,806 --> 01:06:58,016 ...my protégé. 983 01:07:08,104 --> 01:07:09,532 Are you kidding me? 984 01:07:09,703 --> 01:07:10,980 Relax. 985 01:07:11,144 --> 01:07:13,381 When he's sober, he's terrific. 986 01:07:14,248 --> 01:07:15,459 He has his license. 987 01:07:15,881 --> 01:07:18,020 His credentials are impeccable. 988 01:07:22,185 --> 01:07:24,325 Well, I need a drink. 989 01:07:24,586 --> 01:07:26,342 3 in the afternoon? 990 01:07:26,506 --> 01:07:29,125 My, oh, my, what would your wife say? 991 01:07:29,323 --> 01:07:31,526 I am my own man. I drink when I want. 992 01:07:31,723 --> 01:07:34,243 -When did she leave town? -This morning. 993 01:07:56,588 --> 01:07:57,122 God! 994 01:08:07,674 --> 01:08:08,721 That's enough! 995 01:08:14,557 --> 01:08:16,531 Now you tell your boss... 996 01:08:16,700 --> 01:08:19,091 ...next time people are going to die. 997 01:08:51,938 --> 01:08:53,017 Morning. 998 01:08:56,547 --> 01:08:58,456 Nice parking job. Late night? 999 01:09:07,780 --> 01:09:09,341 So, here. 1000 01:09:10,883 --> 01:09:11,745 Thank you. 1001 01:09:11,908 --> 01:09:13,665 Your wife lets you sleep here? 1002 01:09:14,085 --> 01:09:15,744 My wife left town. 1003 01:09:16,166 --> 01:09:17,443 That's too bad. 1004 01:09:18,342 --> 01:09:20,066 Listen, I heard that... 1005 01:09:20,263 --> 01:09:22,172 ...Noose turned down your motion. 1006 01:09:25,352 --> 01:09:27,839 It’s time I take you to breakfast. 1007 01:09:30,728 --> 01:09:31,841 Lunch. 1008 01:09:33,769 --> 01:09:35,361 Quit playing with that food. 1009 01:09:35,432 --> 01:09:38,630 Y'all come back. You need to finish that before Christmas. 1010 01:09:39,049 --> 01:09:40,064 Thank you. 1011 01:09:40,234 --> 01:09:41,183 Now.... 1012 01:09:41,386 --> 01:09:43,906 You are opposed to the death penalty. 1013 01:09:44,074 --> 01:09:45,352 Why? 1014 01:09:45,515 --> 01:09:46,310 You're not? 1015 01:09:47,273 --> 01:09:49,062 I’m in favor of it. 1016 01:09:49,194 --> 01:09:52,009 I'd like to go back to hangings if we could. 1017 01:09:52,715 --> 01:09:53,610 You're kidding. 1018 01:09:54,091 --> 01:09:58,565 No. The only problem with the death penalty is that we do not use it enough. 1019 01:10:01,677 --> 01:10:04,066 Have you told Carl Lee this? 1020 01:10:04,429 --> 01:10:08,258 The men who raped his daughter deserved the death penalty, not Carl Lee. 1021 01:10:08,396 --> 01:10:10,787 How do you decide who dies and who doesn't? 1022 01:10:10,958 --> 01:10:15,269 Simple. You take the crime and you take the criminal. 1023 01:10:15,695 --> 01:10:17,123 Now, say... 1024 01:10:17,295 --> 01:10:19,913 ...a crack dealer guns down an undercover cop. 1025 01:10:20,079 --> 01:10:22,087 You strap him to a chair and turn it on. 1026 01:10:22,256 --> 01:10:24,874 For some reason, I thought you were a liberal. 1027 01:10:25,360 --> 01:10:27,053 I am a liberal. 1028 01:10:27,218 --> 01:10:30,960 What I am not is a card-carrying A.C.L.U. radical. 1029 01:10:31,378 --> 01:10:33,766 I don't believe in rehabilitation. 1030 01:10:34,065 --> 01:10:35,440 I believe in safety. 1031 01:10:35,634 --> 01:10:37,194 I believe in justice. 1032 01:10:38,995 --> 01:10:41,678 I see. Well, let me ask you something. 1033 01:10:42,259 --> 01:10:44,015 Ever seen an execution? 1034 01:10:45,364 --> 01:10:46,477 Not that I recall. 1035 01:10:46,676 --> 01:10:49,131 I suggest you go watch a man be executed. 1036 01:10:49,299 --> 01:10:53,523 You watch him die, watch him beg, watch him kick and spit the life out of him... 1037 01:10:53,588 --> 01:10:55,793 ...until he shits and is gone. 1038 01:10:55,926 --> 01:10:58,741 Then come back and sing this crap about justice.... 1039 01:10:59,062 --> 01:11:02,324 Spare me your Northern liberal cry-me-a-river... 1040 01:11:02,517 --> 01:11:05,388 ...we-are-the-only-enlightened-ones bullshit. 1041 01:11:05,527 --> 01:11:08,179 I’m sorry, yes, you are the enlightened. 1042 01:11:08,344 --> 01:11:12,119 That's why you brought me to this diner in this black neighborhood. 1043 01:11:12,248 --> 01:11:16,077 So you can convince me you're this JFK-meets-Christ white boy. 1044 01:11:16,249 --> 01:11:17,394 Is that it? 1045 01:11:17,528 --> 01:11:20,278 Or is it because you're a repressed, hypocritical provincial... 1046 01:11:20,409 --> 01:11:23,758 ...who didn't want to be seen around town with a woman like me. 1047 01:11:24,249 --> 01:11:26,322 Yes, siree, you sure are enlightened. 1048 01:11:26,521 --> 01:11:30,580 I’m terribly sorry, I’ve made a mistake. I thought you were one of the good guys. 1049 01:11:30,650 --> 01:11:32,756 Thank you for your time. 1050 01:11:49,213 --> 01:11:51,001 I’m a little worked up. 1051 01:11:52,574 --> 01:11:55,323 That's not the best way to apply for a job. 1052 01:11:58,015 --> 01:12:02,326 I don't want the jury to see pictures of the dead rapists. Can we keep them out? 1053 01:12:04,512 --> 01:12:06,968 It’s vital the jury know the details of the rape. 1054 01:12:07,552 --> 01:12:09,462 I’ll need briefs on both. 1055 01:12:10,081 --> 01:12:12,829 I don't like your politics, but you do have passion... 1056 01:12:12,992 --> 01:12:16,735 ...and that's something Carl Lee needs, and maybe so do I. 1057 01:12:19,074 --> 01:12:20,186 You getting this? 1058 01:12:20,354 --> 01:12:22,012 I’m writing it down. 1059 01:12:22,915 --> 01:12:25,565 Here's what we got. It's official. 1060 01:12:25,955 --> 01:12:28,344 Hailey's trial will be held in Canton. 1061 01:12:28,516 --> 01:12:32,891 Today, presiding Judge Noose issued 150 summons for potential jurors... 1062 01:12:33,059 --> 01:12:34,434 ...in a sealed envelope. 1063 01:12:36,516 --> 01:12:38,339 To prevent tampering... 1064 01:12:38,596 --> 01:12:42,492 ...that list will be kept confidential until selection begins. 1065 01:12:42,662 --> 01:12:45,629 No one, not even Mr. Brigance or myself... 1066 01:12:45,798 --> 01:12:48,647 ...will know the identities of the potential jurors. 1067 01:13:06,624 --> 01:13:08,054 Free Carl Lee! 1068 01:13:08,225 --> 01:13:09,272 Free Carl Lee! 1069 01:13:09,441 --> 01:13:10,782 Free Carl Lee! 1070 01:13:10,944 --> 01:13:13,279 Free Carl Lee! Free Carl Lee! 1071 01:13:19,682 --> 01:13:21,340 Beautiful day, isn't it? 1072 01:13:22,146 --> 01:13:23,520 There he is. 1073 01:13:25,443 --> 01:13:26,620 Any word on Bud? 1074 01:13:26,787 --> 01:13:29,341 Ethel's still with him. Thank you for coming. 1075 01:13:30,404 --> 01:13:31,833 Well, well, well. 1076 01:13:32,228 --> 01:13:34,399 The Pillsbury Dough Boy. 1077 01:13:34,564 --> 01:13:36,703 Still practicing exploitative law? 1078 01:13:36,964 --> 01:13:37,979 Thought you were dead. 1079 01:13:38,149 --> 01:13:40,386 I’m trying. What do we have here? 1080 01:13:40,549 --> 01:13:42,142 I’d like to introduce-- 1081 01:13:42,309 --> 01:13:46,303 Lucien Wilbanks, third white man in Mississippi to join the NAACP... 1082 01:13:46,726 --> 01:13:49,182 ...permanently disbarred by Superior Court... 1083 01:13:49,350 --> 01:13:53,345 ...for attacking police who busted a picket line in an oil strike. 1084 01:13:53,511 --> 01:13:55,682 It is a pleasure, Ms. Ark. 1085 01:13:57,768 --> 01:14:00,320 Everyone, jury selection begins today. 1086 01:14:00,488 --> 01:14:03,750 To win this case we need a sympathetic jury willing to acquit... 1087 01:14:03,912 --> 01:14:06,947 ...and a jury that can use the insanity plea as an excuse to do so. 1088 01:14:07,114 --> 01:14:08,226 I need a drink. 1089 01:14:08,553 --> 01:14:09,830 No drinking. 1090 01:14:09,994 --> 01:14:11,685 What do you mean? 1091 01:14:11,850 --> 01:14:15,265 It’s my building, leased to you for a reasonable rent... 1092 01:14:15,530 --> 01:14:16,871 ...and I want a drink. 1093 01:14:17,033 --> 01:14:20,330 Ms. Ark, I have all the respect in the world for you. 1094 01:14:20,491 --> 01:14:23,525 I believe in your right to equal pay, your right to bear a child... 1095 01:14:23,691 --> 01:14:27,434 ...or to abort one. You should be treated like a man. 1096 01:14:27,596 --> 01:14:29,505 Since you are a law clerk... 1097 01:14:29,676 --> 01:14:31,204 ...genderless in my eyes... 1098 01:14:31,373 --> 01:14:33,992 ...I think you should be the one to go buy the beer. 1099 01:14:34,157 --> 01:14:38,086 ERA, “she” woman. That would be an excellent activity for you. 1100 01:14:39,598 --> 01:14:41,289 No drinking. Not today. 1101 01:14:46,094 --> 01:14:48,168 Noose selects this panel randomly. 1102 01:14:48,336 --> 01:14:50,310 Too many bad candidates and we're sunk. 1103 01:14:50,479 --> 01:14:52,007 Luck of the draw. 1104 01:14:52,177 --> 01:14:53,289 What you need... 1105 01:14:53,456 --> 01:14:56,074 ...is young fathers who want to do what Carl Lee did. 1106 01:14:56,304 --> 01:14:59,272 Agreed. We need young men with families here. 1107 01:14:59,441 --> 01:15:02,474 I’d prefer no one over 50. Less bigotry with youth. 1108 01:15:02,737 --> 01:15:05,874 So we stay away from women, rednecks and old men. 1109 01:15:06,097 --> 01:15:08,171 Citizens, thank you. 1110 01:15:08,339 --> 01:15:11,274 Counsel, you each have 12 challenges. Let's begin. 1111 01:15:13,364 --> 01:15:15,699 The state challenges jurors #6... 1112 01:15:16,724 --> 01:15:18,098 ...10... 1113 01:15:18,260 --> 01:15:19,372 ...and 32. 1114 01:15:19,540 --> 01:15:22,638 Your Honor, the defense strikes jurors 1, 4... 1115 01:15:22,804 --> 01:15:24,015 ...8 and 2. 1116 01:15:32,503 --> 01:15:33,616 26. 1117 01:15:33,783 --> 01:15:35,375 27, 28. 1118 01:15:35,702 --> 01:15:37,044 And 31. 1119 01:15:37,208 --> 01:15:40,884 Your Honor, the defense also strikes jurors 22 and 29. 1120 01:15:46,328 --> 01:15:50,006 That's it, then. You're out of challenges. 1121 01:15:54,395 --> 01:15:58,257 Jurors, you will be sequestered starting tonight. 1122 01:15:58,426 --> 01:16:00,980 Opening statements begin tomorrow. 1123 01:16:02,107 --> 01:16:04,562 That's a jury of my peers? 1124 01:16:05,851 --> 01:16:07,542 God bless America. 1125 01:16:09,308 --> 01:16:11,283 My name is Stump Sisson... 1126 01:16:11,933 --> 01:16:14,585 ...and I’m proud to be a Grand Dragon... 1127 01:16:14,750 --> 01:16:16,571 ...for the Invisible Empire... 1128 01:16:16,733 --> 01:16:18,905 ...of the Ku Klux Klan! 1129 01:16:21,053 --> 01:16:22,428 What the hell? 1130 01:16:22,590 --> 01:16:24,084 I’m here to say... 1131 01:16:24,254 --> 01:16:26,643 ...that the law-abiding whites of this state... 1132 01:16:26,815 --> 01:16:29,946 ...are sick and tired of niggers stealing... 1133 01:16:30,111 --> 01:16:33,046 ...raping, killing, and getting away with it! 1134 01:16:36,352 --> 01:16:37,693 We demand justice! 1135 01:16:37,856 --> 01:16:39,929 We demand this nigger... 1136 01:16:40,096 --> 01:16:41,852 ...be convicted... 1137 01:16:41,920 --> 01:16:44,888 ...and his black ass sent to the gas chamber! 1138 01:16:45,857 --> 01:16:47,068 Who's a nigger?! 1139 01:16:47,233 --> 01:16:48,511 You pointy-headed... 1140 01:16:48,738 --> 01:16:51,291 ...white-faced, no-good son-of-a-whore! 1141 01:16:51,458 --> 01:16:52,985 Shut up, you wild animal. 1142 01:16:53,155 --> 01:16:55,610 I’ll drag your ass out of here! 1143 01:16:55,780 --> 01:16:56,827 You're the animal! 1144 01:18:10,351 --> 01:18:11,779 Open the gate! 1145 01:18:24,272 --> 01:18:25,319 Turn around. 1146 01:18:30,929 --> 01:18:31,791 Know what? 1147 01:18:31,954 --> 01:18:33,230 Just take off your pants. 1148 01:18:33,489 --> 01:18:35,400 Come on, do I look that easy? 1149 01:18:35,571 --> 01:18:37,163 Afraid I’ll see your underwear? 1150 01:18:38,034 --> 01:18:41,384 With Carla gone, the laundry's piling up. I’m not wearing any. 1151 01:18:41,556 --> 01:18:43,083 I haven't worn any in years. 1152 01:18:45,011 --> 01:18:48,111 I’m not going to watch, I promise. Now, strip, please. 1153 01:18:49,172 --> 01:18:50,120 Fine. 1154 01:18:52,757 --> 01:18:54,350 What I need from you... 1155 01:18:54,516 --> 01:18:55,727 Do tell. 1156 01:18:55,894 --> 01:18:59,309 Is a way to discredit the State's shrink, Dr. Rodeheaver. 1157 01:18:59,478 --> 01:19:01,551 Unless you discredit the shrink... 1158 01:19:01,719 --> 01:19:03,955 Carl Lee does not have a chance. 1159 01:19:05,078 --> 01:19:06,027 Sorry. 1160 01:19:06,198 --> 01:19:06,994 Sissy. 1161 01:19:08,759 --> 01:19:10,133 He's got a good chance. 1162 01:19:11,319 --> 01:19:12,914 There. You'll live. 1163 01:19:13,720 --> 01:19:14,614 Thanks. 1164 01:19:15,801 --> 01:19:16,750 Good butt. 1165 01:19:22,682 --> 01:19:24,919 What do you do to blow off steam... 1166 01:19:25,082 --> 01:19:27,252 ...besides trying to kill each other? 1167 01:19:27,417 --> 01:19:28,694 You got a disco... 1168 01:19:29,083 --> 01:19:30,195 ...strip bars... 1169 01:19:30,459 --> 01:19:31,636 ...or malls... 1170 01:19:31,802 --> 01:19:33,013 ...to go to? 1171 01:19:42,365 --> 01:19:43,575 Stump's dead. 1172 01:19:47,485 --> 01:19:48,696 He's dead. 1173 01:19:50,942 --> 01:19:53,179 Come on. Let's go home. 1174 01:19:53,342 --> 01:19:54,837 It’s all over. 1175 01:19:56,703 --> 01:19:58,526 It ain't near over. 1176 01:20:01,823 --> 01:20:03,253 I’ll be right back. 1177 01:20:03,425 --> 01:20:05,017 Here are your mud bugs. 1178 01:20:05,185 --> 01:20:06,679 Anything else? 1179 01:20:06,848 --> 01:20:08,375 A couple of... 1180 01:20:08,544 --> 01:20:10,934 ...specials and some fried dill pickles. 1181 01:20:11,105 --> 01:20:12,698 -You got it. -Thanks, sugar. 1182 01:20:14,049 --> 01:20:16,864 That wasn't sexist. Really, I never order my own food. 1183 01:20:17,827 --> 01:20:19,104 I can't do another shot. 1184 01:20:19,651 --> 01:20:21,244 Fine, I’ll do another shot. 1185 01:20:21,411 --> 01:20:23,005 Just a splash. 1186 01:20:26,212 --> 01:20:27,902 To... 1187 01:20:28,771 --> 01:20:29,567 Carl Lee. 1188 01:20:29,731 --> 01:20:32,383 May a jury find that man loony as a fruitcake. 1189 01:20:32,548 --> 01:20:33,496 Hear, hear. 1190 01:20:36,293 --> 01:20:37,241 No more. 1191 01:20:39,590 --> 01:20:40,866 So... 1192 01:20:42,630 --> 01:20:44,540 ...was he crazy when he did it? 1193 01:20:45,734 --> 01:20:47,588 No, he wasn't crazy. 1194 01:20:48,231 --> 01:20:49,888 He told me he'd do it. 1195 01:20:52,871 --> 01:20:55,741 I tried to tell myself he wasn't serious. 1196 01:20:59,752 --> 01:21:01,989 I think I really wanted him to do it. 1197 01:21:04,874 --> 01:21:09,184 I came home that night and looked at Hannah. She looked so tender. 1198 01:21:09,833 --> 01:21:12,704 All I could think about was all the monsters out there... 1199 01:21:12,874 --> 01:21:15,657 ...and any one of them can come steal her innocence. 1200 01:21:19,499 --> 01:21:21,410 Take her life, if they want. 1201 01:21:28,781 --> 01:21:32,710 Yeah, I wanted those boys dead. You're goddamn right I did. 1202 01:21:39,343 --> 01:21:41,099 I guess I helped kill them. 1203 01:21:44,784 --> 01:21:46,956 So tomorrow, when we get in court... 1204 01:21:48,945 --> 01:21:51,497 ...it's not just Carl Lee I’m trying to get off. 1205 01:22:09,874 --> 01:22:11,369 Burn in hell, Brigance! 1206 01:22:23,894 --> 01:22:25,235 Good job. 1207 01:22:29,430 --> 01:22:32,943 How is it that you'll drive 1-1 /2 hours to take me to dinner but... 1208 01:22:34,198 --> 01:22:37,166 ...you have no problem walking into my motel room? 1209 01:22:37,719 --> 01:22:39,956 With everything that's going on... 1210 01:22:40,120 --> 01:22:42,127 ...we can't be too careful. 1211 01:22:42,296 --> 01:22:44,534 Just want to make sure it's safe. 1212 01:22:44,761 --> 01:22:46,516 I’m not scared. 1213 01:22:46,681 --> 01:22:47,728 Yes, I am. 1214 01:22:47,898 --> 01:22:49,239 Of what? 1215 01:22:49,978 --> 01:22:51,953 Of what's going to happen tomorrow. 1216 01:22:52,538 --> 01:22:55,636 All the other cases I’ve worked on were only paper defendants. 1217 01:22:55,801 --> 01:22:57,874 I never knew the towns... 1218 01:22:58,042 --> 01:23:01,338 ...and I never touched the lives or anything. 1219 01:23:08,284 --> 01:23:10,139 Tomorrow morning... 1220 01:23:10,364 --> 01:23:13,179 ...Buckley will try to kill Carl Lee Hailey. 1221 01:23:14,460 --> 01:23:16,763 Now it's on us to stop him. 1222 01:23:19,165 --> 01:23:21,338 Go over the battle in your mind. 1223 01:23:21,503 --> 01:23:24,372 Argument, rebuttal, examination and cross. All of it. 1224 01:23:26,143 --> 01:23:27,572 Remember something: 1225 01:23:29,088 --> 01:23:31,259 You are one of the good guys. 1226 01:23:33,088 --> 01:23:34,943 And good guy has... 1227 01:23:35,104 --> 01:23:38,139 ...the spicy on her lip. But still one of the good guys. 1228 01:23:51,747 --> 01:23:53,088 I’m going home. 1229 01:23:54,052 --> 01:23:57,019 Lock the door behind you. I’ll see you tomorrow. 1230 01:24:10,694 --> 01:24:11,970 It’s going to blow! 1231 01:24:25,255 --> 01:24:26,947 My dog's in there! 1232 01:24:42,058 --> 01:24:43,074 It’s too late. 1233 01:25:42,228 --> 01:25:43,176 Hey, buddy. 1234 01:25:44,885 --> 01:25:46,162 Seen my dog? 1235 01:25:46,485 --> 01:25:48,078 Looking for my dog. 1236 01:25:48,244 --> 01:25:49,739 Max, come here! 1237 01:25:50,070 --> 01:25:51,596 Come on, Max! 1238 01:25:55,510 --> 01:25:58,958 I booked you on the 9:15 to Gulf Port. Economy, of course. 1239 01:25:59,510 --> 01:26:01,200 Go see your wife and daughter. 1240 01:26:03,287 --> 01:26:05,360 What'd you do that for? 1241 01:26:05,911 --> 01:26:07,766 The trial's in less than 3 hours. 1242 01:26:07,992 --> 01:26:09,202 Come on. 1243 01:26:09,367 --> 01:26:11,507 Noose'd give you a continuance. 1244 01:26:11,672 --> 01:26:14,323 The NAACP boys be down here before lunch... 1245 01:26:14,489 --> 01:26:15,439 ...drooling. 1246 01:26:16,154 --> 01:26:18,706 Max, let's go, boy! Come on! 1247 01:26:19,834 --> 01:26:21,262 Listen to me. 1248 01:26:22,170 --> 01:26:24,723 Your marriage is troubled, you're about to have an affair. 1249 01:26:25,594 --> 01:26:29,108 Your career's in ruins, if you're lucky. If not, you're dead. 1250 01:26:30,396 --> 01:26:31,825 Don't get me wrong. 1251 01:26:32,795 --> 01:26:35,666 What you've put into this case, you've even inspired me... 1252 01:26:35,837 --> 01:26:37,363 ...and I’m uninspirable. 1253 01:26:37,852 --> 01:26:40,471 Do everyone a favor, though. Drop the case. 1254 01:26:44,798 --> 01:26:46,390 No, I can't. 1255 01:26:47,518 --> 01:26:49,689 I won't. I’m not going to quit. 1256 01:26:50,878 --> 01:26:53,367 I quit now, all this is for nothing. No. 1257 01:26:56,897 --> 01:26:59,514 Max, come on now. Max, where are you? Come on! 1258 01:26:59,679 --> 01:27:01,916 Max is dead, and you're next. 1259 01:27:02,879 --> 01:27:04,254 Walk away. 1260 01:27:14,082 --> 01:27:15,608 Max, come here. 1261 01:27:21,315 --> 01:27:22,841 Who's got the goods? 1262 01:27:25,700 --> 01:27:28,483 Pre-trial strategy at my office in less than 2 hours... 1263 01:27:28,644 --> 01:27:30,885 ...and I expect to see your ass there! 1264 01:27:32,325 --> 01:27:34,081 Free Carl Lee! 1265 01:27:34,886 --> 01:27:37,439 Free Carl Lee! Free Carl Lee! 1266 01:27:49,607 --> 01:27:51,036 Fry Carl Lee! 1267 01:27:51,208 --> 01:27:53,445 Fry Carl Lee! Fry Carl Lee! 1268 01:28:18,509 --> 01:28:19,687 Mr. Buckley... 1269 01:28:19,853 --> 01:28:21,227 ...you may begin. 1270 01:28:26,413 --> 01:28:27,209 Good morning. 1271 01:28:30,734 --> 01:28:35,307 You are Cora Mae Cobb, the mother of Billy Ray Cobb, are you not? 1272 01:28:35,535 --> 01:28:36,746 Yes, sir. 1273 01:28:37,071 --> 01:28:39,373 Where were you when he was murdered? 1274 01:28:39,535 --> 01:28:41,924 Outside that door right there. 1275 01:28:42,831 --> 01:28:45,133 Me and Freddie was waiting for his hearing. 1276 01:28:45,936 --> 01:28:47,943 He was walking up the stairs... 1277 01:28:48,113 --> 01:28:49,869 ...in handcuffs. 1278 01:28:50,096 --> 01:28:53,545 Can you tell us how old your son was at the time of his death? 1279 01:28:54,833 --> 01:28:55,946 23. 1280 01:28:57,619 --> 01:28:59,790 Your son was 23 when he died? 1281 01:29:01,299 --> 01:29:03,852 In those 23 years, Mrs. Cobb... 1282 01:29:04,339 --> 01:29:06,346 ...how many children did he kidnap? 1283 01:29:06,515 --> 01:29:07,857 Objection, Your Honor! 1284 01:29:08,115 --> 01:29:08,814 Sustained. 1285 01:29:08,980 --> 01:29:10,835 You are out of order. 1286 01:29:11,956 --> 01:29:12,906 Withdraw the question. 1287 01:29:13,013 --> 01:29:17,006 The jury will disregard the last question from Mr. Brigance. 1288 01:29:18,838 --> 01:29:21,074 In your son's 23 years... 1289 01:29:21,238 --> 01:29:23,954 ...how many other children did he rape? 1290 01:29:24,278 --> 01:29:25,772 In my chambers. 1291 01:29:26,742 --> 01:29:28,815 Court will recess for lunch. 1292 01:29:30,743 --> 01:29:35,478 Why antagonize the judge? He should've known Noose'd pull him into chambers. 1293 01:29:35,639 --> 01:29:36,500 He knew. 1294 01:29:36,664 --> 01:29:39,861 But he got to draw first blood, and that's more important. 1295 01:29:42,842 --> 01:29:44,596 Come play on a winning team. 1296 01:29:44,760 --> 01:29:46,584 How's that impotence thing? 1297 01:29:49,881 --> 01:29:52,598 You're not being paid for your work, are you? 1298 01:29:52,761 --> 01:29:53,777 No, sir. 1299 01:29:55,003 --> 01:29:57,938 Well, I guess Jake's paying you in other ways. 1300 01:29:59,388 --> 01:30:00,664 Impotence. 1301 01:30:00,828 --> 01:30:02,257 Yes. Girls talk. 1302 01:30:02,428 --> 01:30:06,203 If you would, can you please identify this weapon? 1303 01:30:07,164 --> 01:30:08,757 The weapon found at the scene. 1304 01:30:09,308 --> 01:30:13,302 You were able to identify the fingerprints found on this gun? 1305 01:30:13,565 --> 01:30:16,600 Yes, the prints on the gun matched those of Carl Lee Hailey. 1306 01:30:16,766 --> 01:30:18,195 You're sure? 1307 01:30:18,590 --> 01:30:19,801 Yes. 1308 01:30:20,031 --> 01:30:24,026 I’d like to enter this into evidence as Exhibit S-18. 1309 01:30:24,288 --> 01:30:26,426 We have no further use of this witness. 1310 01:30:30,271 --> 01:30:31,702 Sheriff Walls... 1311 01:30:33,568 --> 01:30:35,478 ...did you arrest Cobb and Willard? 1312 01:30:35,712 --> 01:30:37,087 Yes, I did. 1313 01:30:37,313 --> 01:30:39,321 I arrested them for the rape... 1314 01:30:39,586 --> 01:30:43,165 ...and attempted murder of 10-year-old Tonya Hailey. 1315 01:30:43,331 --> 01:30:44,826 Is it true that Pete Willard... 1316 01:30:44,995 --> 01:30:46,368 ...signed a confession... 1317 01:30:46,850 --> 01:30:51,007 ...saying that he and Billy Ray Cobb did rape Tonya Hailey? 1318 01:30:51,172 --> 01:30:53,790 Objection! That's inadmissible, and Mr. Brigance knows it. 1319 01:30:53,955 --> 01:30:56,344 I’ve spoken to you before. 1320 01:30:56,517 --> 01:30:59,233 We are not trying the rape of Miss Hailey today... 1321 01:30:59,397 --> 01:31:03,806 ...but the murder of two young men, and if you continue in this performance... 1322 01:31:04,454 --> 01:31:06,113 ...I’ll hold you in contempt. 1323 01:31:06,374 --> 01:31:07,803 Is that understood? 1324 01:31:08,613 --> 01:31:09,791 Yes, sir. 1325 01:31:11,397 --> 01:31:13,635 I have no further questions. 1326 01:31:13,799 --> 01:31:14,693 Yes. 1327 01:31:16,295 --> 01:31:17,637 You say something? 1328 01:31:20,200 --> 01:31:22,372 Yes, he did sign a confession. 1329 01:31:22,537 --> 01:31:23,332 Objection! 1330 01:31:23,561 --> 01:31:24,990 Jurors... 1331 01:31:25,161 --> 01:31:28,510 ...you will disregard the last remark of Sheriff Walls. 1332 01:31:28,905 --> 01:31:31,971 Court is adjourned till tomorrow morning, 9:00. 1333 01:31:52,396 --> 01:31:54,634 I’m taking Bud back to Oxford. 1334 01:31:56,077 --> 01:31:57,987 He always missed Oxford. 1335 01:32:14,480 --> 01:32:16,390 I don't know what to say. 1336 01:32:17,040 --> 01:32:19,113 There's nothing you can say. 1337 01:32:20,657 --> 01:32:23,441 I know you didn't want any of this to happen... 1338 01:32:23,922 --> 01:32:25,776 ...but it happened all the same. 1339 01:32:27,539 --> 01:32:30,091 You wagered all our lives on this. 1340 01:32:31,218 --> 01:32:35,758 You just went ahead and did what you felt you had to do, no matter what. 1341 01:32:37,779 --> 01:32:40,170 Some folks think that's brave. 1342 01:32:41,620 --> 01:32:43,214 Not me, Jake. 1343 01:32:44,502 --> 01:32:46,094 Now, you may win... 1344 01:32:46,966 --> 01:32:49,617 ...but I think we've all lost here. 1345 01:32:56,087 --> 01:32:58,640 Would you help an old lady to her car? 1346 01:32:58,807 --> 01:33:01,142 You don't need any help, Ethel... 1347 01:33:01,784 --> 01:33:03,672 ...but it would be an honor to escort you to your automobile. 1348 01:33:20,091 --> 01:33:21,618 Didn't like that one? 1349 01:33:22,267 --> 01:33:26,643 Buckley presents his shrink tomorrow and I need a way to bring him down. 1350 01:33:27,612 --> 01:33:31,768 I keep asking myself, “What would Jake do? What would my father do?” 1351 01:33:31,931 --> 01:33:33,142 “Lucien?” 1352 01:33:33,308 --> 01:33:35,130 That's your problem right there. 1353 01:33:35,292 --> 01:33:39,123 You must ask yourself, “What would Harry Rex do?” 1354 01:33:39,293 --> 01:33:40,821 What would he do? 1355 01:33:40,990 --> 01:33:41,938 Cheat. 1356 01:33:42,271 --> 01:33:43,764 Cheat like crazy. 1357 01:33:59,232 --> 01:34:00,574 We gotta talk about it. 1358 01:34:00,992 --> 01:34:05,303 Wait. The judge said absolutely not to discuss this case. 1359 01:34:05,473 --> 01:34:07,863 The judge ain't stuck here away from his family. 1360 01:34:08,034 --> 01:34:11,777 The sooner we start talking about it, the sooner it's over. 1361 01:34:11,939 --> 01:34:14,655 I want to get out of here as much as anyone else. 1362 01:34:14,723 --> 01:34:16,032 Let's get on with it. 1363 01:34:18,179 --> 01:34:19,554 Undecided? 1364 01:34:22,660 --> 01:34:23,708 Four. 1365 01:34:24,357 --> 01:34:25,371 Guilty? 1366 01:34:31,109 --> 01:34:31,775 Seven. 1367 01:34:33,061 --> 01:34:34,010 Not guilty? 1368 01:34:38,437 --> 01:34:40,261 That nigger's dead. 1369 01:34:58,921 --> 01:35:00,897 Folks can't get enough of the trial. 1370 01:35:01,642 --> 01:35:05,701 That's why my editor said to come down and interview Rodeheaver. 1371 01:35:06,282 --> 01:35:08,519 Dr. Rodeheaver's in court today. 1372 01:35:10,508 --> 01:35:12,516 If you want to be a reporter... 1373 01:35:12,684 --> 01:35:15,618 ...maybe you should do some better research? 1374 01:35:16,204 --> 01:35:18,921 You know what? I don't mind waiting. 1375 01:35:19,404 --> 01:35:23,944 My paper really wants this interview. Is he still in room 369? 1376 01:35:24,109 --> 01:35:26,445 -I’ll just go there. -Wrong again. He's in 128. 1377 01:35:26,990 --> 01:35:30,123 But he's gone all day. You can't see him today. 1378 01:35:30,287 --> 01:35:33,222 You want to come back in my office and schedule an appointment? 1379 01:35:33,968 --> 01:35:36,038 I’ll come back another time... 1380 01:35:36,238 --> 01:35:39,719 ...when he's got time to talk, when things have died down. 1381 01:35:39,887 --> 01:35:42,124 -Thank you. -You can call me any time. 1382 01:35:46,449 --> 01:35:50,027 Your Honor, the State calls Deputy Dwayne Looney. 1383 01:36:24,599 --> 01:36:26,028 Good morning. 1384 01:36:26,198 --> 01:36:28,917 Would you please state your name for the record? 1385 01:36:29,176 --> 01:36:31,412 Deputy Dwayne Powell Looney. 1386 01:36:32,440 --> 01:36:33,967 Thank you, Deputy Looney. 1387 01:36:34,456 --> 01:36:39,093 Were you present at the murders of Billy Ray Cobb and James Lewis Willard? 1388 01:36:39,576 --> 01:36:41,006 Yes, sir. 1389 01:36:41,177 --> 01:36:42,769 If you can remember... 1390 01:36:42,937 --> 01:36:46,451 ...describe how you were wounded for the members of the jury. 1391 01:36:47,258 --> 01:36:50,520 I think bullets bounced off the floor, caught me in the knee. 1392 01:36:50,682 --> 01:36:52,537 What happened to your leg? 1393 01:36:53,723 --> 01:36:55,097 Doc cut it off. 1394 01:36:56,220 --> 01:36:59,089 After the loss of your right leg, detective... 1395 01:37:02,141 --> 01:37:04,377 ...are you able to serve as a policeman? 1396 01:37:11,901 --> 01:37:15,317 I’m able to perform a number of... services. 1397 01:37:15,487 --> 01:37:17,342 Did you see the gunman? 1398 01:37:18,208 --> 01:37:19,155 No, sir. 1399 01:37:19,966 --> 01:37:21,080 But Mr. Hailey did... 1400 01:37:21,343 --> 01:37:24,541 ...personally apologize for his shooting me. 1401 01:37:30,049 --> 01:37:31,642 So Mr. Hailey admitted... 1402 01:37:32,064 --> 01:37:33,178 ...shooting you. 1403 01:37:33,826 --> 01:37:34,775 Yes, sir. 1404 01:37:34,946 --> 01:37:36,701 I have no further questions. 1405 01:37:37,730 --> 01:37:38,843 No questions. 1406 01:37:39,010 --> 01:37:40,286 Wait a minute. 1407 01:37:42,467 --> 01:37:44,856 The State would like to call Dr.-- 1408 01:37:45,026 --> 01:37:46,369 Can I have a moment? 1409 01:37:46,532 --> 01:37:47,644 Take your time. 1410 01:37:49,412 --> 01:37:51,649 Ask if he thinks I should go to jail. 1411 01:37:51,813 --> 01:37:54,781 They amputated his leg because you shot him. 1412 01:37:54,950 --> 01:37:56,705 He's the prosecution's witness. 1413 01:37:56,869 --> 01:37:57,885 You're my lawyer? 1414 01:37:59,270 --> 01:38:00,610 Ask him. 1415 01:38:07,110 --> 01:38:08,223 One question. 1416 01:38:08,391 --> 01:38:10,628 Make up your mind, Mr. Brigance. 1417 01:38:15,175 --> 01:38:16,223 Deputy Looney... 1418 01:38:17,672 --> 01:38:19,975 ...do you think Carl Lee shot you intentionally? 1419 01:38:20,616 --> 01:38:21,990 No, sir... 1420 01:38:22,473 --> 01:38:23,750 ...it was an accident. 1421 01:38:27,817 --> 01:38:28,930 Ask him. 1422 01:38:35,755 --> 01:38:37,577 Should he be punished for shooting you? 1423 01:38:39,340 --> 01:38:40,136 No, sir. 1424 01:38:41,099 --> 01:38:43,587 I hold no ill will toward the man. 1425 01:38:44,877 --> 01:38:46,218 I would have done it. 1426 01:38:47,020 --> 01:38:48,876 What do you mean by that? 1427 01:38:49,037 --> 01:38:51,426 I don't blame him for what he did. 1428 01:38:51,598 --> 01:38:53,257 Those boys raped his girl. 1429 01:38:53,582 --> 01:38:57,739 Objection! The witness's opinion on this matter is irrelevant. 1430 01:38:57,903 --> 01:38:58,796 Your Honor... 1431 01:38:58,958 --> 01:39:03,431 ...I believe Deputy Looney has earned the right to speak here today. 1432 01:39:04,783 --> 01:39:05,994 Overruled. 1433 01:39:06,960 --> 01:39:08,302 Continue. 1434 01:39:11,184 --> 01:39:12,559 Go ahead, Dwayne. 1435 01:39:13,682 --> 01:39:15,339 I got a little girl. 1436 01:39:17,522 --> 01:39:20,305 Somebody rapes her, he's a dead dog. 1437 01:39:20,466 --> 01:39:22,473 I’ll blow him away like Carl Lee did. 1438 01:39:22,641 --> 01:39:23,819 Objection! 1439 01:39:23,986 --> 01:39:26,060 Should the jury convict Carl Lee Hailey? 1440 01:39:26,226 --> 01:39:28,135 Don't answer that question. 1441 01:39:28,466 --> 01:39:30,639 He's a hero. You turn him loose. 1442 01:39:30,804 --> 01:39:32,746 The jury will disregard-- 1443 01:39:32,948 --> 01:39:34,158 Turn him loose! 1444 01:39:34,484 --> 01:39:36,306 Silence that witness! 1445 01:39:36,564 --> 01:39:38,388 Turn him loose! 1446 01:39:45,845 --> 01:39:47,668 People can say whatever they want in this courtroom! 1447 01:39:49,206 --> 01:39:50,483 Quiet! 1448 01:39:53,270 --> 01:39:55,606 Any more of that nonsense... 1449 01:39:55,768 --> 01:39:57,303 ...and you're all out of here! 1450 01:39:59,769 --> 01:40:01,908 Mr. Buckley, you may begin. 1451 01:40:02,489 --> 01:40:03,983 Thank you, Your Honor. 1452 01:40:05,048 --> 01:40:09,424 Please state your name and occupation for the members of the jury. 1453 01:40:09,688 --> 01:40:13,683 My name is Dr. Wilbert Rodeheaver, Chair of Psychiatry... 1454 01:40:13,849 --> 01:40:15,279 ...at Mississippi State... 1455 01:40:15,450 --> 01:40:19,607 ...and Director of the Whitfield Facility for the Criminally Insane. 1456 01:40:20,763 --> 01:40:23,447 Your credentials speak for themselves. 1457 01:40:23,836 --> 01:40:27,993 Can you explain, as you do so eloquently in your book... 1458 01:40:28,156 --> 01:40:30,327 ...the McNaughton Rule for the jury? 1459 01:40:30,492 --> 01:40:31,441 Certainly. 1460 01:40:31,612 --> 01:40:33,042 The McNaughton Rule states... 1461 01:40:33,213 --> 01:40:37,109 ...a person must be unable to tell right from wrong... 1462 01:40:37,277 --> 01:40:41,272 ...and/ or be unaware of the consequences of his actions... 1463 01:40:41,439 --> 01:40:43,446 ...to be termed legally insane. 1464 01:40:43,615 --> 01:40:44,760 You examined Mr. Hailey? 1465 01:40:45,695 --> 01:40:49,209 Yes, Mr. Hailey and I spoke about his childhood, his family... 1466 01:40:49,375 --> 01:40:51,765 ...his experiences during the war. 1467 01:40:51,935 --> 01:40:53,529 And the rape of his daughter? 1468 01:40:53,856 --> 01:40:58,559 Yes, we spoke at length about the brutal rape of his daughter Tonya. 1469 01:40:58,977 --> 01:41:02,491 What is your diagnosis of Mr. Hailey's mental condition... 1470 01:41:02,722 --> 01:41:06,977 ...on the day that he shot Billy Ray Cobb and James Lewis Willard? 1471 01:41:07,074 --> 01:41:11,547 At the time of the murders, his mental condition was without any defects. 1472 01:41:11,714 --> 01:41:13,471 Mr. Hailey was sane. 1473 01:41:13,636 --> 01:41:16,123 Wait a minute. The defense contends-- 1474 01:41:16,292 --> 01:41:19,641 Mr. Brigance has gone to great effort to prove to this jury... 1475 01:41:19,812 --> 01:41:22,115 ...that Mr. Hailey is a nutball... 1476 01:41:22,597 --> 01:41:23,874 ...is a slow coach... 1477 01:41:24,614 --> 01:41:25,410 ...or... 1478 01:41:25,574 --> 01:41:28,028 ...what is the clinical definition? 1479 01:41:28,197 --> 01:41:29,626 Insane. 1480 01:41:31,493 --> 01:41:33,403 -Do you disagree? -Yes! 1481 01:41:33,798 --> 01:41:35,970 Carl Lee Hailey knew what he was doing. 1482 01:41:36,678 --> 01:41:39,167 He slaughtered those men in cold blood. 1483 01:41:40,039 --> 01:41:41,152 Thank you. 1484 01:41:41,320 --> 01:41:43,557 I have no further questions. 1485 01:41:45,257 --> 01:41:46,849 Where is Roark? 1486 01:41:47,016 --> 01:41:48,444 I don't know. 1487 01:41:48,616 --> 01:41:50,854 The cross-examination, Mr. Brigance? 1488 01:41:51,881 --> 01:41:54,270 We would request a recess until-- 1489 01:41:55,562 --> 01:41:56,510 I must see you. 1490 01:41:57,802 --> 01:42:00,836 We will not need a recess, but just a few moments. 1491 01:42:08,779 --> 01:42:11,498 When you and Lois Lane are ready.... 1492 01:42:15,084 --> 01:42:16,841 Just a few questions. 1493 01:42:20,046 --> 01:42:21,737 Who do you work for? 1494 01:42:21,901 --> 01:42:23,396 The State of Mississippi. 1495 01:42:23,566 --> 01:42:24,995 In 11 years of service... 1496 01:42:25,166 --> 01:42:28,363 ...how many trials did you testify in that used the insanity defense? 1497 01:42:28,527 --> 01:42:30,697 This is my 46th trial. 1498 01:42:30,863 --> 01:42:32,358 46th trial. 1499 01:42:32,528 --> 01:42:33,738 Of those 46 trials... 1500 01:42:33,903 --> 01:42:37,798 ...how many times have you testified the defendant was legally insane? 1501 01:42:37,968 --> 01:42:38,861 Objection! 1502 01:42:39,024 --> 01:42:40,519 The doctor cannot be asked... 1503 01:42:40,689 --> 01:42:44,683 ...to recall all of his testimony at those trials. It's absurd. 1504 01:42:44,850 --> 01:42:46,060 Overruled. 1505 01:42:47,346 --> 01:42:48,360 Thank you. 1506 01:42:49,329 --> 01:42:50,758 I can't remember. 1507 01:42:50,930 --> 01:42:53,484 Could the reason you can't remember be... 1508 01:42:53,651 --> 01:42:56,466 ...that in 1 1 years and 46 trials... 1509 01:42:56,627 --> 01:42:59,660 ...you never saw a defendant whom you found insane? 1510 01:42:59,987 --> 01:43:02,060 I can't recall at this time. 1511 01:43:03,412 --> 01:43:05,901 Can you recall testifying at Dan Baker's trial? 1512 01:43:06,069 --> 01:43:09,004 Objection! This has nothing to do with the proceedings here. 1513 01:43:09,174 --> 01:43:10,766 Overruled. 1514 01:43:11,828 --> 01:43:13,652 This better be good. 1515 01:43:13,814 --> 01:43:14,861 Thank you. 1516 01:43:15,573 --> 01:43:16,851 I’ll ask again. 1517 01:43:16,918 --> 01:43:19,984 Can you recall testifying at the trial of Dan Baker? 1518 01:43:20,150 --> 01:43:24,691 It’s a rather brutal double homicide where you found the defendant sane? 1519 01:43:26,712 --> 01:43:29,265 A dissenting psychiatrist disagreed with you. 1520 01:43:29,433 --> 01:43:32,694 And Mr. Baker was found insane and institutionalized. 1521 01:43:32,857 --> 01:43:34,450 Where is he currently? 1522 01:43:34,617 --> 01:43:35,664 At Whitfield. 1523 01:43:35,833 --> 01:43:37,808 Who is the chief psychiatrist there? 1524 01:43:37,977 --> 01:43:38,774 I am. 1525 01:43:38,938 --> 01:43:40,312 You are. 1526 01:43:41,338 --> 01:43:44,208 Dr. Rodeheaver is the chief psychiatrist. 1527 01:43:44,699 --> 01:43:47,034 Now help me make this clear to the jury. 1528 01:43:47,516 --> 01:43:50,298 In 1985, you testified that Dan Baker... 1529 01:43:50,460 --> 01:43:52,150 ...was legally sane. 1530 01:43:52,634 --> 01:43:54,707 The jury disagreed with you. 1531 01:43:54,875 --> 01:43:58,138 And Mr. Baker was found not guilty by reason of insanity. 1532 01:43:58,300 --> 01:44:02,708 Since then he has been a patient in your hospital as a paranoid schizophrenic. 1533 01:44:02,877 --> 01:44:04,307 Is that correct? 1534 01:44:05,501 --> 01:44:07,412 Do you normally admit patients... 1535 01:44:07,583 --> 01:44:11,259 ...keep and treat them for 10 years if they are of sound mind? 1536 01:44:11,422 --> 01:44:12,219 No. 1537 01:44:12,383 --> 01:44:14,238 Then it would be fair to say... 1538 01:44:14,782 --> 01:44:18,613 ...that you find insane people sane for the purposes of trial? 1539 01:44:18,784 --> 01:44:20,213 Objection! Argumentative! 1540 01:44:21,760 --> 01:44:23,516 Withdraw the question. Nothing further. 1541 01:44:29,985 --> 01:44:31,262 Genius, Roark. 1542 01:44:49,829 --> 01:44:51,837 How can you get a fair trial? 1543 01:44:58,405 --> 01:44:59,682 Get an ambulance! 1544 01:45:13,511 --> 01:45:15,268 Heard any news on the guard? 1545 01:45:16,552 --> 01:45:18,724 Ozzie says he's probably paralyzed. 1546 01:45:22,889 --> 01:45:24,482 Some stranger... 1547 01:45:25,034 --> 01:45:26,627 ...somebody's husband... 1548 01:45:27,435 --> 01:45:29,028 ...somebody's son... 1549 01:45:29,995 --> 01:45:32,232 ...put himself in harm's way... 1550 01:45:34,251 --> 01:45:35,200 ...for me. 1551 01:45:36,971 --> 01:45:38,728 When I saw the blood... 1552 01:45:39,692 --> 01:45:42,627 ...I got so scared because I thought it was you. 1553 01:45:51,375 --> 01:45:52,967 Do you want me to stay? 1554 01:45:56,239 --> 01:45:57,351 Yeah. 1555 01:45:59,279 --> 01:46:01,133 I want you to stay. 1556 01:46:04,976 --> 01:46:06,318 So you better go. 1557 01:46:30,644 --> 01:46:32,073 Oh, shit. 1558 01:46:39,446 --> 01:46:41,999 Speed limit's 45, not 70, ma'am. 1559 01:46:42,805 --> 01:46:45,457 -Have you been drinking? -No, I just wasn't thinking. 1560 01:46:45,495 --> 01:46:47,535 Get out of the car for a minute. 1561 01:46:47,703 --> 01:46:50,256 -Is that really necessary? -Get out of the car. 1562 01:46:51,126 --> 01:46:54,804 Isn't it customary to ask for license and registration? 1563 01:46:56,088 --> 01:46:57,615 Be still, bitch! 1564 01:47:05,209 --> 01:47:06,639 Get in there! 1565 01:48:04,834 --> 01:48:07,453 You can't blame a nigger for being a nigger... 1566 01:48:07,876 --> 01:48:10,658 ...no more than you can blame a dog for being a dog. 1567 01:48:12,740 --> 01:48:14,649 But a whore like you... 1568 01:48:15,780 --> 01:48:18,748 ...co-mingling with mongrels, betraying your own... 1569 01:48:18,917 --> 01:48:21,218 ...that makes you worse than a nigger. 1570 01:48:21,380 --> 01:48:23,235 I’ll tell you what I’ll do. 1571 01:48:24,261 --> 01:48:26,595 I’ll leave you tied up here naked. 1572 01:48:27,558 --> 01:48:29,860 First it'll just be the bugs eating at you. 1573 01:48:30,022 --> 01:48:31,713 One day, maybe two. 1574 01:48:31,879 --> 01:48:33,702 That sun's going to cook you. 1575 01:48:34,439 --> 01:48:36,032 And animals... 1576 01:48:37,704 --> 01:48:39,775 ...they'll pick up your stink. 1577 01:48:42,823 --> 01:48:44,897 They'll come for something to eat. 1578 01:48:46,281 --> 01:48:48,998 Carl Lee Hailey should've shot you too. 1579 01:48:55,722 --> 01:48:57,480 Come on, boys. Let's go. 1580 01:49:44,849 --> 01:49:46,279 It’s okay. 1581 01:50:00,884 --> 01:50:04,233 Mr. Brigance, you may call your first witness. 1582 01:50:04,405 --> 01:50:08,399 Yes, Your Honor. The defense calls Dr. Willard Tyrrel Bass. 1583 01:50:13,366 --> 01:50:14,577 Have you seen Roark? 1584 01:50:14,743 --> 01:50:15,757 Not yet. 1585 01:50:20,408 --> 01:50:22,797 Would you explain to the jury... 1586 01:50:23,127 --> 01:50:26,739 ...the effect his daughter's rape had on Mr. Hailey's condition? 1587 01:50:27,064 --> 01:50:29,301 Tonya's rape caused a relapse... 1588 01:50:29,465 --> 01:50:31,440 ...a temporary break with reality. 1589 01:50:32,089 --> 01:50:34,642 But yesterday, a Dr. Rodeheaver... 1590 01:50:35,129 --> 01:50:38,098 ...suggested that Mr. Hailey's act of calculation was... 1591 01:50:38,266 --> 01:50:39,925 ...the definition of sanity. 1592 01:50:40,091 --> 01:50:41,618 That's ridiculous. 1593 01:50:41,787 --> 01:50:45,682 Many of the most famous schizophrenics are calculating. 1594 01:50:45,851 --> 01:50:47,761 John Hinckley, for example. 1595 01:50:47,931 --> 01:50:48,978 Calculating. 1596 01:50:49,148 --> 01:50:50,576 And legally insane. 1597 01:50:50,811 --> 01:50:53,682 So, Dr. Bass, how would you diagnose Mr. Hailey... 1598 01:50:53,852 --> 01:50:55,062 ...at the time? 1599 01:50:55,228 --> 01:50:59,386 Mr. Hailey experienced a recurrence of a dissociative condition... 1600 01:50:59,613 --> 01:51:03,226 ...as a result of the trauma caused by his daughter's rape. 1601 01:51:03,614 --> 01:51:07,542 Now, since Mr. Hailey was unaware of the reality of his actions... 1602 01:51:07,710 --> 01:51:09,466 ...he couldn't tell right from wrong. 1603 01:51:09,630 --> 01:51:12,828 Nor could he understand the consequences of his actions. 1604 01:51:12,991 --> 01:51:15,708 He was, therefore, legally insane. 1605 01:51:17,536 --> 01:51:22,010 Couldn't tell right from wrong, or understand the consequences. 1606 01:51:22,497 --> 01:51:23,871 Therefore, legally... 1607 01:51:24,193 --> 01:51:25,371 ...insane. 1608 01:51:25,857 --> 01:51:27,450 Thank you, Dr. Bass. 1609 01:51:27,617 --> 01:51:29,308 I have no further questions. 1610 01:51:35,779 --> 01:51:37,153 Your witness. 1611 01:51:38,755 --> 01:51:40,731 I’m sorry, excuse me. 1612 01:51:42,276 --> 01:51:43,138 Good morning. 1613 01:51:43,620 --> 01:51:44,569 Good morning. 1614 01:51:44,740 --> 01:51:45,634 Dr. Bass... 1615 01:51:45,796 --> 01:51:49,145 ...could you please state for the record your full name? 1616 01:51:49,476 --> 01:51:51,549 Willard Tyrrel Bass. 1617 01:51:52,038 --> 01:51:54,755 Tyrrel Bass. That's a very unique name. 1618 01:51:55,622 --> 01:51:56,669 Now... 1619 01:51:56,838 --> 01:51:57,951 ...Doctor... 1620 01:51:58,343 --> 01:52:00,415 ...ever been convicted of a felony? 1621 01:52:00,679 --> 01:52:01,791 Of course not. 1622 01:52:01,958 --> 01:52:02,657 You're sure? 1623 01:52:04,200 --> 01:52:08,193 As certain of that as you are of the testimony you've just given? 1624 01:52:08,743 --> 01:52:09,790 Of course. 1625 01:52:09,959 --> 01:52:12,197 Let me understand this now... 1626 01:52:12,361 --> 01:52:14,183 ...since you are under oath. 1627 01:52:15,145 --> 01:52:18,976 You're telling me, and this jury, that on October 17th, 1960... 1628 01:52:19,145 --> 01:52:21,960 ...you weren't convicted of statutory rape? 1629 01:52:22,121 --> 01:52:22,918 Objection! 1630 01:52:25,323 --> 01:52:26,751 Dr. Bass is not on trial. 1631 01:52:26,922 --> 01:52:29,475 This goes to show the credibility of the witness. 1632 01:52:29,643 --> 01:52:30,591 Overruled. 1633 01:52:30,986 --> 01:52:31,881 Continue. 1634 01:52:32,427 --> 01:52:34,283 Thank you. Now, Doctor... 1635 01:52:36,044 --> 01:52:38,183 ...were you convicted of statutory rape? 1636 01:52:38,668 --> 01:52:40,425 You got the wrong man. 1637 01:52:40,685 --> 01:52:41,863 Really? 1638 01:52:42,030 --> 01:52:44,747 I have some interesting photographs of you... 1639 01:52:44,877 --> 01:52:46,666 ...with an underage female... 1640 01:52:46,830 --> 01:52:49,864 ...in a motel by the Dallas police on September 11th, 1960. 1641 01:52:50,829 --> 01:52:55,565 Would you like to look at these images and see if they refresh your memory? 1642 01:52:58,192 --> 01:52:59,468 I didn't think so. 1643 01:52:59,631 --> 01:53:03,145 We would like to introduce into evidence these records... 1644 01:53:03,312 --> 01:53:06,280 ...showing that on September 15th, 1960... 1645 01:53:06,449 --> 01:53:09,067 ...this man, one Tyrrel Bass... 1646 01:53:09,232 --> 01:53:10,182 ...pled guilty... 1647 01:53:10,993 --> 01:53:12,586 ...to statutory rape. 1648 01:53:12,754 --> 01:53:15,405 Now, Doctor, I’m going to ask you one last time... 1649 01:53:15,570 --> 01:53:19,946 ...were you or were you not convicted of statutory rape? 1650 01:53:20,371 --> 01:53:21,800 I can explain-- 1651 01:53:21,971 --> 01:53:23,401 I’m not interested. 1652 01:53:23,571 --> 01:53:25,230 Answer the question, yes or no. 1653 01:53:27,412 --> 01:53:28,840 Yes, I was. 1654 01:53:34,774 --> 01:53:36,267 That's enough. 1655 01:53:36,437 --> 01:53:38,128 I have nothing further. 1656 01:53:42,294 --> 01:53:44,367 Redirect, Mr. Brigance? 1657 01:53:46,615 --> 01:53:47,728 None. 1658 01:53:47,896 --> 01:53:50,350 Court'll recess one hour for lunch. 1659 01:53:50,679 --> 01:53:52,851 You told me he was a credible witness. 1660 01:53:53,016 --> 01:53:55,570 I didn't know. The record was expunged. 1661 01:53:55,737 --> 01:53:57,875 Buckley really outdid himself. 1662 01:53:58,457 --> 01:54:00,596 Lucien, I was counting on you. 1663 01:54:01,017 --> 01:54:02,359 You wanted this case. 1664 01:54:02,522 --> 01:54:03,470 You got it. 1665 01:54:03,642 --> 01:54:07,156 It isn't easy saving the world, but you stick with it. 1666 01:54:07,323 --> 01:54:10,454 You might have a knack for it. Don't do what I did. Don't quit. 1667 01:54:10,618 --> 01:54:13,652 What are you talking about, “quit”? You're a hero. 1668 01:54:13,818 --> 01:54:15,248 Hero, my ass! 1669 01:54:15,419 --> 01:54:18,517 Did the world need me beating cops on that picket line? 1670 01:54:18,683 --> 01:54:21,074 I was needed here, in that courtroom. 1671 01:54:22,780 --> 01:54:23,893 I let them push me. 1672 01:54:24,060 --> 01:54:26,297 I gave them an excuse to kick me out... 1673 01:54:26,461 --> 01:54:29,015 ...and now I can never plead a case again. 1674 01:54:29,182 --> 01:54:30,523 But you can. 1675 01:54:30,685 --> 01:54:32,278 You're an attorney. 1676 01:54:32,605 --> 01:54:33,554 Be proud. 1677 01:54:33,726 --> 01:54:37,556 Your job is to find justice, no matter how well she hides from you. 1678 01:54:39,487 --> 01:54:40,916 So you go in there... 1679 01:54:41,088 --> 01:54:42,462 ...and do your job. 1680 01:54:44,128 --> 01:54:45,176 Hurry up. 1681 01:54:45,344 --> 01:54:46,686 They'll start without you. 1682 01:54:51,969 --> 01:54:53,179 Come with me. 1683 01:54:54,785 --> 01:54:56,127 I can't. 1684 01:54:57,826 --> 01:54:59,102 I love you... 1685 01:54:59,585 --> 01:55:00,764 ...but I can't. 1686 01:55:01,347 --> 01:55:02,296 You know that. 1687 01:55:02,466 --> 01:55:04,856 I’ll never go in a courtroom again. 1688 01:55:05,827 --> 01:55:07,420 And I can't be you. 1689 01:55:08,612 --> 01:55:10,140 Don't be me. 1690 01:55:10,853 --> 01:55:11,747 Be better than me. 1691 01:55:28,231 --> 01:55:29,824 And how did you feel? 1692 01:55:30,952 --> 01:55:32,545 I felt... 1693 01:55:35,656 --> 01:55:37,511 I don't know... 1694 01:55:39,112 --> 01:55:41,666 It was like I was outside myself... 1695 01:55:41,832 --> 01:55:43,589 ...watching myself. 1696 01:55:44,873 --> 01:55:48,070 All the while I kept hearing my baby say... 1697 01:55:49,098 --> 01:55:51,171 ...”I called for you, Daddy. 1698 01:55:51,979 --> 01:55:54,150 When them men was hurting me... 1699 01:55:54,314 --> 01:55:57,663 ...I called for you over and over but... 1700 01:55:58,315 --> 01:56:00,138 ...you didn't never come.” 1701 01:56:06,541 --> 01:56:08,135 Thank you, Mr. Hailey. 1702 01:56:09,261 --> 01:56:11,269 I have no further questions. 1703 01:56:13,198 --> 01:56:15,020 You have an emergency call. 1704 01:56:23,919 --> 01:56:25,262 Mr. Hailey... 1705 01:56:26,800 --> 01:56:31,340 Before you stepped outside yourself to watch yourself shoot Willard and Cobb... 1706 01:56:31,825 --> 01:56:36,080 ...were you aware that if convicted they might be freed in only 10 years? 1707 01:56:36,241 --> 01:56:38,063 Yes, I heard people say that. 1708 01:56:38,225 --> 01:56:41,095 Should men who kidnap a child be free in 10 years? 1709 01:56:41,266 --> 01:56:42,062 No, sir. 1710 01:56:42,225 --> 01:56:44,462 Should men who rape a child be free? 1711 01:56:44,626 --> 01:56:45,521 No, sir. 1712 01:56:45,747 --> 01:56:48,235 Should men who hang a child be free? 1713 01:56:48,403 --> 01:56:49,101 No, sir. 1714 01:56:49,267 --> 01:56:51,340 What do you think should happen to them? 1715 01:56:51,508 --> 01:56:52,304 Objection! 1716 01:56:52,468 --> 01:56:54,476 Do you think they deserve to die?! 1717 01:56:54,645 --> 01:56:55,505 Don't answer! 1718 01:56:56,148 --> 01:56:59,018 Yes, they deserved to die and I hope they burn in hell! 1719 01:57:14,552 --> 01:57:16,623 I have nothing further. 1720 01:57:20,631 --> 01:57:23,120 Summations begin tomorrow. 1721 01:57:24,952 --> 01:57:26,709 Court adjourned. 1722 01:57:34,170 --> 01:57:35,283 They found Roark. 1723 01:58:07,615 --> 01:58:08,958 So... 1724 01:58:10,720 --> 01:58:13,208 ...I had to do this to get you to call me Ellen? 1725 01:58:15,297 --> 01:58:16,956 I’m so sorry. 1726 01:58:17,122 --> 01:58:18,647 This is all my fault. 1727 01:58:20,320 --> 01:58:22,175 Don't sweat it, really. 1728 01:58:23,778 --> 01:58:26,495 They didn't hurt anything that won't heal. 1729 01:58:26,658 --> 01:58:27,673 Nothing. 1730 01:58:29,443 --> 01:58:30,969 Besides... 1731 01:58:31,138 --> 01:58:32,316 ...Doctor... 1732 01:58:33,540 --> 01:58:36,475 ...what's-his-name said I’ll be out in a few days. 1733 01:58:36,644 --> 01:58:37,757 I’m fine. 1734 01:58:41,540 --> 01:58:42,881 How did we do? 1735 01:58:44,740 --> 01:58:46,880 Bass turned out to be a felon. 1736 01:58:48,165 --> 01:58:50,337 Carl Lee got trapped on the stand. 1737 01:58:54,567 --> 01:58:56,804 People been terrorized, Roark. 1738 01:58:57,383 --> 01:58:58,496 Beaten... 1739 01:59:00,903 --> 01:59:02,180 ...killed. 1740 01:59:03,623 --> 01:59:05,446 It’s not worth it. 1741 01:59:07,848 --> 01:59:11,461 It’s only not worth it if Carl Lee goes to the gas chamber. 1742 01:59:14,826 --> 01:59:18,023 Listen, this case is not over until the summation. 1743 01:59:18,186 --> 01:59:19,364 Remember that. 1744 01:59:22,891 --> 01:59:25,608 And you've got one big fat chance... 1745 01:59:27,531 --> 01:59:28,807 ...to reinvent yourself. 1746 01:59:29,548 --> 01:59:31,620 To make that jury see... 1747 01:59:31,852 --> 01:59:34,722 ...this whole case through your eyes. 1748 01:59:41,133 --> 01:59:42,507 They're good eyes. 1749 01:59:47,534 --> 01:59:49,705 Now, get out of here, go to work. 1750 01:59:52,016 --> 01:59:53,444 I’ll keep in touch. 1751 01:59:53,711 --> 01:59:55,053 No, you won't. 1752 01:59:55,215 --> 01:59:56,492 Big liar. 1753 02:00:06,032 --> 02:00:07,942 Win or lose, Roark... 1754 02:00:09,777 --> 02:00:11,687 ...we make one hell of a team. 1755 02:00:12,915 --> 02:00:14,572 We might have. 1756 02:00:15,859 --> 02:00:17,932 We really might have. 1757 02:00:22,099 --> 02:00:24,336 You really want to kiss me right now. 1758 02:00:26,260 --> 02:00:27,951 Yes, I do. 1759 02:00:49,399 --> 02:00:50,578 Undecided? 1760 02:00:53,080 --> 02:00:54,029 Guilty? 1761 02:01:31,390 --> 02:01:32,284 Hey, Max. 1762 02:01:40,992 --> 02:01:42,203 Where's Hannah? 1763 02:01:42,369 --> 02:01:44,344 I left her at my parents'. 1764 02:01:46,369 --> 02:01:47,546 How'd you get here? 1765 02:01:48,033 --> 02:01:49,145 Drove. 1766 02:01:50,114 --> 02:01:51,324 In the storm? 1767 02:01:53,633 --> 02:01:56,188 Got something needs to be said in person. 1768 02:02:01,475 --> 02:02:04,825 I’ve been blaming you for all that's happened. 1769 02:02:07,715 --> 02:02:10,432 But it's not your fault. You didn't kill those boys. 1770 02:02:15,717 --> 02:02:17,627 You were trying to make things right. 1771 02:02:19,654 --> 02:02:21,084 I know that now. 1772 02:02:27,078 --> 02:02:29,948 I thought you took this case because you wanted to prove... 1773 02:02:30,119 --> 02:02:32,356 ...what a big time lawyer you were. 1774 02:02:33,321 --> 02:02:34,913 But I was wrong. 1775 02:02:38,761 --> 02:02:41,095 You took this case because... 1776 02:02:41,578 --> 02:02:43,399 ...if those boys... 1777 02:02:46,122 --> 02:02:47,877 ...had hurt Hannah... 1778 02:02:48,458 --> 02:02:50,695 ...the way they hurt Tonya... 1779 02:02:50,859 --> 02:02:52,681 ...you would've killed them too. 1780 02:02:59,500 --> 02:03:01,639 Baby. Come here. 1781 02:03:02,381 --> 02:03:03,723 Come here. 1782 02:03:06,542 --> 02:03:08,362 I love you Jake. 1783 02:03:10,061 --> 02:03:11,884 I thought I was going to lose you. 1784 02:03:36,049 --> 02:03:38,122 We're going to lose this case. 1785 02:03:41,010 --> 02:03:45,102 There are no points of law to argue here. I want to cop a plea. 1786 02:03:47,027 --> 02:03:48,936 Maybe Buckley'll cop us a... 1787 02:03:49,107 --> 02:03:52,305 ...second-degree murder and we can get you life in prison. 1788 02:03:54,708 --> 02:03:57,164 I can't do no life in prison. 1789 02:03:57,653 --> 02:04:00,042 Get me out. If it was you on trial-- 1790 02:04:00,214 --> 02:04:01,261 It’s not me. 1791 02:04:02,614 --> 02:04:04,043 We're not the same. 1792 02:04:06,711 --> 02:04:09,428 The jury has to identify with the defendant. 1793 02:04:10,134 --> 02:04:12,524 They see you, they see a yardworker. They see me... 1794 02:04:12,695 --> 02:04:15,729 ...they see an attorney. You live on the hill. 1795 02:04:16,056 --> 02:04:18,390 With you white and I’m black. 1796 02:04:21,017 --> 02:04:22,294 See, Jake? 1797 02:04:23,193 --> 02:04:25,332 You think just like them. 1798 02:04:26,393 --> 02:04:28,052 That's why I picked you. 1799 02:04:29,594 --> 02:04:32,049 You're one of them, don't you see? 1800 02:04:32,538 --> 02:04:34,840 You think you ain't because you eat in Claude's... 1801 02:04:34,906 --> 02:04:39,031 ...and you're on TV talking about black and white. 1802 02:04:39,418 --> 02:04:41,175 But the fact is... 1803 02:04:41,435 --> 02:04:43,061 ...you're just like them. 1804 02:04:44,220 --> 02:04:46,773 When you look at me, you don't see a man. 1805 02:04:47,196 --> 02:04:49,106 You see a black man. 1806 02:04:51,196 --> 02:04:53,106 I am your friend. 1807 02:04:53,277 --> 02:04:54,936 We ain't no friends. 1808 02:04:56,221 --> 02:04:58,612 We're on different sides of the line. 1809 02:04:59,423 --> 02:05:03,515 I ain't never seen you in my part of town. You don't know where I live. 1810 02:05:05,120 --> 02:05:06,549 Our daughters... 1811 02:05:06,720 --> 02:05:08,149 ...won't play together. 1812 02:05:08,319 --> 02:05:09,596 What do you mean? 1813 02:05:12,544 --> 02:05:13,973 America... 1814 02:05:14,144 --> 02:05:15,573 ...is a war... 1815 02:05:15,904 --> 02:05:18,239 ...and you're on the other side. 1816 02:05:19,841 --> 02:05:22,711 How a black man ever going to get a fair trial... 1817 02:05:22,881 --> 02:05:25,665 ...with the enemy on the bench and the jury box? 1818 02:05:25,827 --> 02:05:27,998 My life in white hands. 1819 02:05:29,187 --> 02:05:30,398 You, Jake. 1820 02:05:31,075 --> 02:05:32,384 That's how. 1821 02:05:32,963 --> 02:05:37,120 You're my secret weapon, because you're one of the bad guys. 1822 02:05:37,604 --> 02:05:40,060 You don't mean to be, but you are. 1823 02:05:40,229 --> 02:05:41,985 It’s how you's raised. 1824 02:05:42,469 --> 02:05:44,957 “Nigger, Negro, black... 1825 02:05:45,285 --> 02:05:46,780 ...African-American.” 1826 02:05:46,950 --> 02:05:48,860 No matter how you see me... 1827 02:05:49,030 --> 02:05:51,365 ...you see me as different. 1828 02:05:52,007 --> 02:05:54,789 You see me like that jury sees me. 1829 02:05:55,207 --> 02:05:56,866 You are them. 1830 02:05:57,671 --> 02:06:00,323 Now, throw out your points of law, Jake. 1831 02:06:01,352 --> 02:06:02,781 If you... 1832 02:06:02,952 --> 02:06:04,709 ...was on that jury... 1833 02:06:05,513 --> 02:06:08,230 ...what would it take to convince you... 1834 02:06:08,874 --> 02:06:09,986 ...to set me free? 1835 02:06:12,234 --> 02:06:14,721 That's how you'll save my ass. 1836 02:06:15,594 --> 02:06:17,830 That's how you save us both. 1837 02:06:22,187 --> 02:06:24,970 Is Carl Lee Hailey insane? 1838 02:06:27,051 --> 02:06:29,540 It’s a notion so outrageous... 1839 02:06:29,709 --> 02:06:33,865 ...the only witness the defense could produce to support it... 1840 02:06:34,028 --> 02:06:35,938 ...was a convicted felon. 1841 02:06:37,710 --> 02:06:39,139 He is not insane. 1842 02:06:39,309 --> 02:06:42,409 This is a man who is a confessed murderer. 1843 02:06:43,630 --> 02:06:45,933 This is a man who admitted... 1844 02:06:46,096 --> 02:06:47,851 ...on this stand... 1845 02:06:48,335 --> 02:06:51,532 ...to carrying out the sentence he believed the alleged rapists... 1846 02:06:51,600 --> 02:06:53,608 ...of his daughter deserved! 1847 02:06:53,776 --> 02:06:56,012 He's taken justice out of your hands! 1848 02:06:58,577 --> 02:06:59,951 And put it in his own. 1849 02:07:00,593 --> 02:07:02,087 And with those hands... 1850 02:07:02,257 --> 02:07:05,073 ...he took the lives of two young men! 1851 02:07:08,178 --> 02:07:10,830 We feel terrible over what happened to his daughter. 1852 02:07:11,635 --> 02:07:13,294 But feeling terrible... 1853 02:07:13,459 --> 02:07:17,289 ...and knowing something is wrong does not give any of us... 1854 02:07:18,195 --> 02:07:19,690 ...a right to kill. 1855 02:07:21,236 --> 02:07:23,375 Everyone, your duty is clear. 1856 02:07:26,261 --> 02:07:28,498 All in this courtroom know the truth. 1857 02:07:29,301 --> 02:07:31,954 All in this state know the truth. 1858 02:07:33,142 --> 02:07:35,532 Now you need only find the courage... 1859 02:07:35,702 --> 02:07:37,775 ...to speak the words: 1860 02:07:38,102 --> 02:07:40,175 “Carl Lee Hailey... 1861 02:07:40,343 --> 02:07:41,749 ...is guilty!” 1862 02:07:42,744 --> 02:07:43,792 Guilty! 1863 02:07:44,184 --> 02:07:45,296 Guilty! 1864 02:07:47,480 --> 02:07:49,553 State rests, Your Honor. 1865 02:08:04,923 --> 02:08:08,022 Now, I had a great summation all worked out... 1866 02:08:08,668 --> 02:08:10,839 ...full of some sharp lawyering... 1867 02:08:12,284 --> 02:08:13,714 ...but I’m not doing it. 1868 02:08:14,908 --> 02:08:16,665 I’m here to apologize. 1869 02:08:16,828 --> 02:08:19,382 I am young, and I am inexperienced. 1870 02:08:20,604 --> 02:08:21,881 But you cannot... 1871 02:08:21,950 --> 02:08:25,147 ...hold Carl Lee Hailey responsible... 1872 02:08:25,886 --> 02:08:27,480 ...for my shortcomings. 1873 02:08:28,446 --> 02:08:30,040 In all this legal maneuvering... 1874 02:08:31,231 --> 02:08:32,344 ...something got lost. 1875 02:08:33,728 --> 02:08:35,702 That something is the truth. 1876 02:08:39,968 --> 02:08:42,205 It is incumbent upon us lawyers... 1877 02:08:42,369 --> 02:08:44,508 ...not to just talk about the truth... 1878 02:08:44,673 --> 02:08:46,266 ...but to actually seek it... 1879 02:08:46,433 --> 02:08:48,123 ...to find it, to live it. 1880 02:08:49,729 --> 02:08:51,159 My teacher taught me that. 1881 02:08:53,475 --> 02:08:55,384 Let's take Dr. Bass, for example. 1882 02:08:55,874 --> 02:08:59,071 I would never knowingly put a convicted felon on the stand. 1883 02:08:59,235 --> 02:09:00,762 I hope you believe that. 1884 02:09:01,251 --> 02:09:02,594 But what is the truth? 1885 02:09:02,756 --> 02:09:05,244 That he's a disgraced liar? 1886 02:09:05,732 --> 02:09:07,390 What if I told you... 1887 02:09:07,652 --> 02:09:10,785 ...the woman he was accused of raping was 17, he was 23... 1888 02:09:10,854 --> 02:09:12,282 ...that she became his wife... 1889 02:09:12,357 --> 02:09:14,113 ...bore his child... 1890 02:09:14,373 --> 02:09:16,130 ...and is still married to him? 1891 02:09:16,198 --> 02:09:19,875 Does that make his testimony more or less true? 1892 02:09:23,879 --> 02:09:25,734 What in us seeks truth? 1893 02:09:27,015 --> 02:09:27,714 Our minds... 1894 02:09:29,577 --> 02:09:31,071 ...or is it our hearts? 1895 02:09:34,761 --> 02:09:38,057 I tried to prove blacks could get a fair trial in the South... 1896 02:09:38,218 --> 02:09:41,251 ...that we are all equal in the eyes of the law. 1897 02:09:42,921 --> 02:09:44,449 That's not the truth. 1898 02:09:44,618 --> 02:09:46,855 The eyes of the law are human eyes... 1899 02:09:47,018 --> 02:09:50,696 ...yours and mine, and until we can see each other as equals... 1900 02:09:50,859 --> 02:09:53,248 ...justice is never going to be evenhanded. 1901 02:09:53,420 --> 02:09:56,934 It will only be a reflection of our own prejudices. 1902 02:09:57,261 --> 02:09:59,171 So until that day... 1903 02:09:59,661 --> 02:10:02,857 ...we have a duty under God to seek the truth... 1904 02:10:04,526 --> 02:10:06,380 ...not with our minds... 1905 02:10:06,541 --> 02:10:09,738 ...where fear and hate turn commonality into prejudice... 1906 02:10:10,382 --> 02:10:11,877 ...but with our hearts... 1907 02:10:12,783 --> 02:10:14,539 ...but we don't know better. 1908 02:10:19,184 --> 02:10:20,939 I want to tell you a story. 1909 02:10:23,184 --> 02:10:25,006 Please close your eyes... 1910 02:10:27,248 --> 02:10:28,677 ...while I tell it. 1911 02:10:32,786 --> 02:10:35,656 I want you to listen to me. I want you to listen to yourselves. 1912 02:10:40,372 --> 02:10:41,319 Go ahead. 1913 02:10:41,490 --> 02:10:43,017 Close your eyes, please. 1914 02:10:48,148 --> 02:10:50,288 This is a story about a little girl... 1915 02:10:51,732 --> 02:10:55,410 ...walking home from the grocery store one sunny afternoon. 1916 02:10:56,630 --> 02:10:58,703 I want you to picture this girl. 1917 02:11:01,814 --> 02:11:03,886 Suddenly a truck races up. 1918 02:11:05,814 --> 02:11:07,506 Two men grab her. 1919 02:11:09,911 --> 02:11:12,213 They drag her into a nearby field... 1920 02:11:15,577 --> 02:11:17,103 ...and they tie her up... 1921 02:11:20,793 --> 02:11:22,702 ...then rip off her clothes. 1922 02:11:25,433 --> 02:11:26,448 They climb on. 1923 02:11:28,378 --> 02:11:30,070 First one, then the other... 1924 02:11:32,475 --> 02:11:33,587 ...raping her... 1925 02:11:38,237 --> 02:11:40,790 ...shattering everything innocent and pure... 1926 02:11:40,957 --> 02:11:42,615 ...with a vicious thrust... 1927 02:11:43,740 --> 02:11:46,294 ...in a fog of drunken breath and sweat. 1928 02:11:50,781 --> 02:11:52,375 And when they're done... 1929 02:11:53,822 --> 02:11:55,251 ...after they've... 1930 02:11:55,422 --> 02:11:56,949 ...killed her tiny womb... 1931 02:11:58,944 --> 02:12:01,595 ...murdered any chance for her to bear children... 1932 02:12:02,143 --> 02:12:03,518 ...to have life... 1933 02:12:03,680 --> 02:12:04,857 ...beyond her own... 1934 02:12:08,544 --> 02:12:10,235 ...they use her for target practice. 1935 02:12:12,864 --> 02:12:15,516 So they start throwing full beer cans at her. 1936 02:12:17,762 --> 02:12:19,672 They throw them so hard... 1937 02:12:20,546 --> 02:12:24,159 ...that it tears the flesh all the way to her bones. 1938 02:12:30,084 --> 02:12:31,677 Then they urinate on her. 1939 02:12:36,165 --> 02:12:37,506 Now comes the hanging. 1940 02:12:42,311 --> 02:12:43,587 They have a rope. 1941 02:12:45,127 --> 02:12:46,719 They tie a noose. 1942 02:12:48,229 --> 02:12:51,100 Imagine the noose coiling tight around her neck... 1943 02:12:52,070 --> 02:12:54,242 ...and a sudden blinding jerk. 1944 02:12:55,592 --> 02:12:58,243 She's pulled into the air and her feet go kicking.... 1945 02:12:58,408 --> 02:13:00,230 They don't find the ground. 1946 02:13:02,249 --> 02:13:03,907 The hanging branch... 1947 02:13:04,329 --> 02:13:06,151 ...isn't strong enough. 1948 02:13:07,593 --> 02:13:09,765 It snaps and she falls... 1949 02:13:10,569 --> 02:13:11,911 ...back to earth. 1950 02:13:15,595 --> 02:13:17,121 So they pick her up... 1951 02:13:18,635 --> 02:13:20,490 ...throw her in the back... 1952 02:13:22,636 --> 02:13:25,124 ...drive to Foggy Creek Bridge... 1953 02:13:26,635 --> 02:13:27,912 ...pitch her over. 1954 02:13:30,796 --> 02:13:33,131 And she drops some 30 feet... 1955 02:13:33,612 --> 02:13:35,588 ...down to the creek bottom. 1956 02:13:42,895 --> 02:13:44,238 Can you see her? 1957 02:13:48,336 --> 02:13:49,677 Her raped... 1958 02:13:49,999 --> 02:13:51,210 ...beaten... 1959 02:13:52,080 --> 02:13:53,607 ...broken body... 1960 02:13:56,881 --> 02:13:58,889 ...soaked in their urine... 1961 02:13:59,762 --> 02:14:01,671 ...soaked in their semen... 1962 02:14:03,923 --> 02:14:05,614 ...soaked in her blood... 1963 02:14:06,643 --> 02:14:08,169 ...left to die. 1964 02:14:11,379 --> 02:14:12,655 Can you see her? 1965 02:14:16,884 --> 02:14:18,739 I want you to picture... 1966 02:14:20,820 --> 02:14:22,250 ...that little girl.... 1967 02:14:40,728 --> 02:14:42,583 Now, imagine she's white. 1968 02:15:03,771 --> 02:15:05,528 The defense rests. 1969 02:15:34,656 --> 02:15:35,451 Innocent! 1970 02:15:35,841 --> 02:15:38,329 Innocent! He's innocent! 1971 02:15:41,920 --> 02:15:42,815 Innocent?! 1972 02:15:57,699 --> 02:15:59,358 We won! We won! 1973 02:15:59,524 --> 02:16:02,077 Ellen, we won! Aren't you happy?! 1974 02:16:02,244 --> 02:16:04,962 My God, Ellen, you have to be happy! 1975 02:16:08,901 --> 02:16:10,657 He's coming home. 1976 02:16:12,901 --> 02:16:14,396 That was... 1977 02:16:15,302 --> 02:16:16,579 That was... 1978 02:16:18,087 --> 02:16:20,422 I’m one of the bad guys, remember? 1979 02:16:35,625 --> 02:16:37,120 Freddie Lee Cobb! 1980 02:16:40,267 --> 02:16:42,177 We got something to talk about. 1981 02:16:42,666 --> 02:16:46,246 Hastings, you belong over there with them. 1982 02:16:48,108 --> 02:16:48,807 Get over. 1983 02:17:01,390 --> 02:17:02,983 Congratulations, counselor. 1984 02:17:03,214 --> 02:17:04,326 Thank you. 1985 02:18:16,504 --> 02:18:17,552 Look. 1986 02:18:43,388 --> 02:18:44,502 Hello. 1987 02:18:45,885 --> 02:18:48,438 This is Ms. Hailey. This is Hannah. 1988 02:18:49,310 --> 02:18:51,001 She's so pretty. 1989 02:18:51,486 --> 02:18:53,243 Brought you some peach cobbler. 1990 02:18:54,207 --> 02:18:56,029 Come on in. Come in. 1991 02:19:09,858 --> 02:19:11,233 This is my daughter, Tonya. 1992 02:19:11,394 --> 02:19:12,822 Nice to meet you. 1993 02:19:17,474 --> 02:19:19,426 Just thought our kids could play together.