The Two Jakes (1990)

Will Tynan: Judge Dettmer

Quotes 

• Francis Hannah : Isn't it a fact, Mr. Gittes, that you're out on bail, having been arrested at the Green Parrot Bar & Grill?

  Cotton Weinberger : Wait a minute. Your Honor, the witness has been CHARGED, not convicted.

  Judge Alexander K. Dettmer : What's the charge?

  Francis Hannah : The charge?

  Judge Alexander K. Dettmer : YES. The charge.

  Francis Hannah : Well, that, uh, Mr. Gittes was fondling... the private parts of a vice officer in the Men's Room of the Green Parrot Bar & Grill.

  [gasps and laughter fill the court room] 

  Cotton Weinberger : Objection, Your Honor.

  Judge Alexander K. Dettmer : I'm with you, Mr. Weinberger. I have NO idea what you thought you could do with this kind of evidence, Mr. Hannah. It certainly has no place in MY court room. Do yourself a favor. The next time, you be sure you've got a case. That's about it for this hearing.