The prosecution called this witness. He's theirs, not ours. He can't withdraw him until I've had my cross examination.

5 seconds sound clip from the Knock on Any Door movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:16:16.823 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- I don't remember.

- What do you remember about this case?

- I remember that the police picked me up and said they'd prove I was in this country illegal, and they'd have me deported if I didn't say I saw Nick run into the alley.

- The witness has perjured himself! He should be arrested. I withdraw him as a state witness.

- Here's a break. Just a minute!

- The prosecution called this witness. He's theirs, not ours. He can't withdraw him until I've had my cross examination.

- He's a hostile witness. That's beside the point.

- The witness is obviously perjuring himself. Perjuring himself? The burden of proof is on you, my friend.

- I will see the prosecuting attorney, and the defense counsel in my chambers.

- Court will recess for half an hour.

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