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
[...]
- What do you remember about this case?
- The witness has perjured himself! He should be arrested. I withdraw him as a state witness.
- Here's a break. Just a minute!
- He's a hostile witness. That's beside the point.
- I will see the prosecuting attorney, and the defense counsel in my chambers.
- Court will recess for half an hour.
- Make yourselves comfortable, if you can.
[...]