“A Few Good Men” is a phenomenal drama film released in 1992. It was directed by Rob Reiner and the screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin. The film stars Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson. The plot revolves around a military court martial, with some intense courtroom scenes that have produced some unforgettable dialogues. Here are some of the most popular quotes from the movie:
Most Popular Quotes from “A Few Good Men”
- “You can’t handle the truth!” – Col. Nathan R. Jessep
- “Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns.” – Col. Nathan R. Jessep
- “You don’t need a patch on your arm to have honor.” – Lt. Daniel Kaffee
- “I’m just a guy who’s good at what he does. Soldiering’s the only thing I have.” – Pfc. Louden Downey
- “You’re not fit to wear a uniform.” – Capt. Jack Ross
- “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, then questions the manner in which I provide it.” – Col. Nathan R. Jessep
- “We’re in the business of saving lives, Lieutenant. Don’t ever question my orders in front of another officer.” – Col. Nathan R. Jessep
- “I’m an attorney for the United States Navy and you’re under arrest, you son of a bitch.” – Lt. JoAnne Galloway
- “I strenuously object?” Is that how it works? – Lt. Daniel Kaffee
- “I’m gonna rip the eyes out of your head and piss into your dead skull.” – Col. Nathan R. Jessep
- “Are we clear?” “Crystal.” – A Dialogue between Col. Nathan R. Jessep and Lt. Daniel Kaffee
- “You see Danny, I can deal with the bullets, and the bombs, and the blood. I don’t want money, and I don’t want medals. What I do want is for you to stand there in that faggoty white uniform and with your Harvard mouth extend me some fucking courtesy.” – Col. Nathan R. Jessep
- “Those walls have to be guarded by men with guns!” – Col. Nathan R. Jessep
- “I’m not going to dismiss it. This is an important issue, and it deserves the same dignity and the same diligence that any other issue that comes before this court.” – Judge Randolph
- “In the heart of the nation’s capital, in a courthouse of the U.S. government, one man will stop at nothing to keep his honor, and one will stop at nothing to find the truth.” – Movie Tagline
- “And the witness will address this court as Judge or Your Honor.” – Judge Randolph
- “I want the truth!” “You can’t handle the truth!” – A Dialogue between Lt. Daniel Kaffee and Col. Nathan R. Jessep
- “In this courtroom, Mr. Kaffee, justice is blind to matters of race, creed, color, religion, and sexual orientation.” – Judge Randolph
- “I don’t know what the hell kind of unit you’re running here.” – Col. Nathan R. Jessep
- “I have the gear, Kaffee.” – Lt. JoAnne Galloway
These quotes reflect the intense narrative and the superb performances by the actors that made “A Few Good Men” a must-watch film. Some quotes are powerful and dramatic exposing the harsh reality of military life, while others perfectly capture the sharp, witty verbal duels in the courtroom. This mix of drama and humor made the movie memorable and these quotes resonate with the audience till date.