Synopsis
In this gripping legal drama, hotshot Navy lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee reluctantly takes on the defense of two Marines charged with the murder of a fellow soldier at Guantanamo Bay. As he digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a conspiracy involving a powerful and intimidating base commander, Colonel Nathan Jessup, leading to one of cinema's most electrifying courtroom confrontations.
Did You Know?
- Tom Cruise rehearsed the courtroom scenes extensively with real military lawyers.
- Jack Nicholson only worked on set for roughly one week.
- The film is based on Aaron Sorkin's 1989 Broadway play.
- Demi Moore's role was originally written as a smaller supporting part.
- Rob Reiner directed while occasionally acting as Cruise's sparring partner rehearsing.
Iconic Quotes
- You can't handle the truth!
- I want the truth! You can't handle the truth!
- We follow orders, son. We follow orders or people die.
- You don't need a patch on your arm to have honor.
- I'm gonna rip the eyes out of your head and piss into your dead skull!
