A Few Good Men -

: Along with Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway (Demi Moore), Kaffee must prove the Marines were just following orders, leading to a high-stakes confrontation with the formidable Colonel Nathan R. Jessup (Jack Nicholson). Themes & Analysis

: Santiago died during a "Code Red"—an unauthorized extrajudicial disciplinary action—allegedly ordered by a superior. A Few Good Men

: The central conflict culminates in the iconic courtroom scene where Jessup erupts with the line, " You can't handle the truth! " acknowledging his role while justifying it as a necessary evil for the "greater good". : Along with Lt

The story centers on (Tom Cruise), a talented but unmotivated Navy lawyer with a reputation for quick plea bargains. He is assigned to defend two Marines, Dawson and Downey, who are accused of murdering a fellow Marine, PFC William Santiago, at Guantanamo Bay. Jessup (Jack Nicholson)

: The film examines the ethical cost of "just following orders." While Jessup argues that harsh discipline is necessary for national security, the defense argues it can become a tool for systemic abuse.