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A Few Good Men

  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
260K
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POPULARITY
351
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Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men (1992)
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Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders.Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders.Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
260K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
351
23
  • Director
    • Rob Reiner
  • Writer
    • Aaron Sorkin(play)
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Demi Moore
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rob Reiner
  • Writer
    • Aaron Sorkin(play)
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Demi Moore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 470User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 10 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Lt. Daniel Kaffeeas Lt. Daniel Kaffee
    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • Col. Nathan R. Jessepas Col. Nathan R. Jessep
    Demi Moore
    Demi Moore
    • Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Gallowayas Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway
    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Capt. Jack Rossas Capt. Jack Ross
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • 2nd. Lt. Jonathan Kendrickas 2nd. Lt. Jonathan Kendrick
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Lt. Sam Weinbergas Lt. Sam Weinberg
    James Marshall
    James Marshall
    • Pfc. Louden Downeyas Pfc. Louden Downey
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Lt. Col. Matthew Andrew Markinsonas Lt. Col. Matthew Andrew Markinson
    Christopher Guest
    Christopher Guest
    • Dr. Stoneas Dr. Stone
    J.A. Preston
    J.A. Preston
    • Judge Julius Alexander Randolphas Judge Julius Alexander Randolph
    Matt Craven
    Matt Craven
    • Lt. Dave Spradlingas Lt. Dave Spradling
    Wolfgang Bodison
    Wolfgang Bodison
    • Lance Cpl. Harold W. Dawsonas Lance Cpl. Harold W. Dawson
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Capt. Whitakeras Capt. Whitaker
    John M. Jackson
    John M. Jackson
    • Capt. Westas Capt. West
    Noah Wyle
    Noah Wyle
    • Cpl. Jeffrey Barnesas Cpl. Jeffrey Barnes
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Cpl. Carl Hammakeras Cpl. Carl Hammaker
    Lawrence Lowe
    • Bailiffas Bailiff
    Joshua Malina
    Joshua Malina
    • Tomas Tom
    • (as Josh Malina)
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writer
      • Aaron Sorkin(play) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The original play was inspired by an actual Code Red at Guantanamo Bay. Lance Corporal David Cox and nine other enlisted men tied up a fellow Marine and severely beat him for snitching to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Cox was acquitted and later honorably discharged. In 1994, David Cox mysteriously vanished, and his bullet-riddled body was found three months later. His murder remains unsolved.
    • Goofs
      A Judge Advocate has the same qualified immunity as any other attorney arguing a defense. The premise that he could be subject to Court Martial for Professional Misconduct if he accuses Jessop and Kendrick of a crime is preposterous. He could be prosecuted however for failing to do so if it was necessary in the defense of the accused and if he, in good faith, believes that they may be guilty of said crime.
    • Quotes

      Judge Randolph: [to Kaffee from the judge's bench] Consider yourself in contempt!

      Kaffee: Colonel Jessup, did you order the Code Red?

      Judge Randolph: You don't have to answer that question!

      Col. Jessup: I'll answer the question!

      [to Kaffee]

      Col. Jessup: You want answers?

      Kaffee: I think I'm entitled to.

      Col. Jessep: You want answers?

      Kaffee: I WANT THE TRUTH!

      Col. Jessup: YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!

      [pauses]

      Col. Jessup: 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. Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility 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 my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, *saves lives*. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you 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 that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it! I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a *damn* what you think you are entitled to!

      Kaffee: Did you order the code red?

      Col. Jessup: I did the job I...

      Kaffee: [interrupts him] *Did you order the Code Red?*

      Col. Jessup: *You're God damn right I did!*

    • Connections
      Edited into The Arrivals (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Hound Dog
      Written by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller

      Performed by Big Mama Thornton

      Courtesy of MCA Records

    User reviews470

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Awesome Courtroom Drama
    A young hotshot naval lawyer (Cruise) is given what seems to be an open and shut case of two marines murdering another while he slept. Cruise, who has a reputation for plea bargaining was assigned by division, to defend the accused. Could it be so it never sees the inside of a courtroom?

    Over seeing the defence of the accused is Demi Moore, from internal affairs, who is renowned for her attention to detail. She believes their innocence and suspects a cover up.

    In charge of the marine unit in question is Jack Nicholson, a hard-ass marine who commands respect and demands the best.

    With outstanding performances from Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise, and Yes Demi Moore as well. The plot develops, and the conspiracy surrounding the case becomes apparent. And its up to Cruise to lay his career on the line to find the truth.

    This movie is a powerful drama, and is fantastically well made.

    I love it 10/10
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    • Jan 20, 2005

    FAQ28

    • How did Markinson go UA at Gitmo and how did he get to the states?
    • Besides perjury could Kendrick be charged with any other crimes?
    • Can someone with Downeys limited intelligence be accepted into the Marines?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Cuestión de honor
    • Filming locations
      • Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Point Mugu, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • David Brown Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $41,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $141,340,178
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,517,468
      • Dec 13, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $243,240,178
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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