A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men is a
1992 film which tells the story of military lawyers who encounter a high-level conspiracy while trying to defend their Marine client on a count of murder. It stars
Tom Cruise,
Jack Nicholson,
Demi Moore,
Kevin Bacon,
Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Pollak.
The movie was adapted by Aaron Sorkin from his play of the same name and was directed by Rob Reiner (who went on to work with Sorkin in The American President).
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jack Nicholson), Best Film Editing, Best Picture and Best Sound.
Famous Quotes
- Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg? I have more responsibility here than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the Marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And that my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. I know deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!
- Jessup: You want answers?
- Kaffee: I think I'm entitled.
- Jessup: You want answers?
- Kaffee: I want the truth!
- Jessup: You can't handle the truth!
