“- Juror #2: It's hard to put into words. I just think he's guilty. I thought it was obvious from the word, 'Go'. Nobody proved otherwise.
- Juror #8: Nobody has to prove otherwise. The burden of proof is on the prosecution. The defendant doesn't even have to open his mouth. That's in the Constitution.”
John Fiedler - Juror 2
Henry Fonda - Juror 8

“My name's Donovan. Irish, both sides. Mother and father. I'm Irish and you're German. But what makes us both Americans? Just one thing. One. Only one. The rule book. We call it the Constitution, and we agree to the rules, and that's what makes us Americans.”
Tom Hanks - James B. Donovan

“If the First Amendment will protect a scumbag like me, it will protect all of you.”
Woody Harrelson - Larry Flynt

“- Javert: Monsieur, a grave violation of the public trust has been committed. An inferior has shown a complete lack of respect for the law. He must be exposed and punished.
- Valjean: Who is the offender?
- Javert: I am. I slandered you Monsieur Le Maire, I'm here to ask that you demand my dismissal.”
Geoffrey Rush - Javert
Liam Neeson - Valjean

“- Ray: You're letting him go, aren't you?
- Claire: I'm sorry.
- Ray: He's guilty. We can't just let him walk.”

Chiwetel Ejiofor - Ray Kasten
Nicole Kidman - Claire Sloane