"A Few Good Men" is a 1992 American legal drama film directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin, based on his play of the same name. The film boasts a star-studded cast including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi Moore, among others.
The story centers around a young military lawyer, Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee (played by Tom Cruise), who is tasked with defending two U.S. Marines accused of murder. The Marines, Lance Corporal Harold Dawson (played by Wolfgang Bodison) and Private First Class Louden Downey (played by James Marshall), are accused of killing a fellow Marine, Private Santiago, during a "Code Red" order at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. As Kaffee and his co-counsels, Lieutenant Commander Joanne Galloway (played by Demi Moore) and Lieutenant Sam Weinberg (played by Kevin Pollak), delve into the case, they uncover a complex web of military protocol, cover-ups, and the truth behind the events that led to Santiago's death. Their investigation leads them to confront Colonel Nathan R. Jessup (played by Jack Nicholson), the base's commanding officer, who is known for his tough and uncompromising leadership style.
The film explores themes of honor, duty, and the pursuit of justice within the military. It delves into the tension between following orders and moral responsibility, as well as the challenges faced by those who seek to uphold the integrity of the military justice system.
One of the most memorable scenes in the film occurs during Colonel Jessup's cross-examination by Lieutenant Kaffee. In this scene, Kaffee famously demands the truth from Jessup, leading to the iconic exchange: Kaffee: "I want the truth!" Jessup: "You can't handle the truth!" This exchange has become one of the most quoted and parodied moments in cinematic history.
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