3 minB2“We don't see what goes on behind the closed doors.”The Scales Are Not Balanced · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 19/20
- Courtroom
- Investigation
- Confessing
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Movie English about justice
189 real scenes from 50 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for justice.
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5 minB2“Because there are differing schools of thought on this.”Police Build a Case Against Allen · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 19/30
- Investigation
- Courtroom
- Explaining
2 minC1“How they hate me.”Up to the Witness Stand · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 18/22
- Courtroom
- Monologues
- Explaining
5 minB2“The burden of proof's on the prosecution.”The Jurors Go Around the Table · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 3/17
- Courtroom
- Arguments
- Explaining
4 minB2“It'll be a wicked injustice if he ever touches a penny of that money.”Wilfrid Cross-Examines the Housekeeper · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 18/27
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Confronting
4 minB2“And here come this real tall, ostrich-looking dude.”Dr. Grigson's Prison Test · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 14/20
- Interrogations
- Explaining
5 minB2“It's got to be more than just a coincidence, right?”Graysmith Follows the Birthday Clue · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 24/30
- Investigation
- Phone calls
- Explaining
4 minC1“'You said you removed your clothing yourself, is that right?'”Tessa Asks for the Police Station · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 12/22
- Monologues
- Arguments
- Threatening
5 minB2“This gentleman has been standing alone against us.”Juror 9 Switches His Vote · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 7/17
- Courtroom
- Persuasion
- Confronting
4 minB2“It's tragic. You'd better get a man with younger arteries.”Vole Tries to Hire Sir Wilfrid · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 3/27
- Asking for help
- Investigation
- Asking
5 minC1“He didn't have a conscience.”David Harris Gets Off Scot-Free · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 9/20
- Courtroom
- Investigation
- Explaining
5 minB2“he wrote a few letters, and he faded into a footnote.”Graysmith Pitches a Zodiac Book · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 22/30
- Office chat
- Investigation
- Suggesting
4 minC1“'But tell me the truth, did you do it?'”Sophie Walks the Tightrope · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 6/22
- Monologues
- Office chat
- Explaining
3 minB1“They don't know what the truth is.”Juror 10's Racist Rant · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 15/17
- Courtroom
- Arguments
- Complaining
5 minB2“No, but they believed her. They liked Leonard Vole but they didn't believe him.”The Call About the German Wife · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 23/27
- Phone calls
- Courtroom
- Explaining
4 minC1“She should have hit the damn thing one time. She didn't.”The Car With No Bullet Marks · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 8/20
- Investigation
- Crime scenes
- Explaining
5 minB2“Beyond that, you're on your own.”Graysmith Chases Rick Marshall · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 25/30
- Investigation
- Phone calls
- Explaining
3 minC1“Show me an officer who hasn't run their story past their partner, trying to close the gaps.”Tessa Baiting the Sergeant · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 8/22
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Confronting
5 minB1“I don't know about the rest of you, but I happen to have tickets to that ball game tonight.”Jurors Gather in the Jury Room · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 1/17
- Courtroom
- Small talk
- Complaining
2 minB1“It's good, Ross. I didn't know you could cook.”Randall Recounts the Motel Night · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 6/20
- Storytelling
- Police questioning
- Explaining
4 minB2“"It takes a great prosecutor to convict an innocent man."”David Harris's Same M.O. · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 18/20
- Crime scenes
- Investigation
- Confessing