Galloway Faces Off Against Jessep Scene - A Few Good Men (1992) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson

When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.

[stellarwind]

Nicholson in his usual fashion completely owns every scene he’s in.

[markgillespie]

Many have said Tom Cruse can't really act without significant production values and yet here we see him in a special effects-free, dialogue intensive script that's as good as it gets. I think he and the rest of the cast put on a masterclass performance and showed us all how it's done.

[mikerothouse]

People often refer to the "You can't handle the truth" scene when referencing this movie. While that scene is definitely iconic in cinema history, this scene is greatly underappreciated. It sets the tone for the entire movie.

[weeniehutjunior]

The long silent stare between Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson after Jack demands he ask nicely is just amazing. You can tell Tom's character is now realizing the depths of the sinister nature of the Colonel, and how he needs to NOT react adversely to Jack. It's like a game of poker, and he doesn't want to reveal his hand to Jack. The low scary rising music score during that sequence is also so perfect, signaling the shift in tone. This movie is so perfect.

[NiVi]

The way Jessup immediately and deliberately creates tension between Kendrick and Kaffee by pointing out their very different backgrounds and values is so uncomfortable.

[ryanparadise]

I dont see how anyone can focus when nicholson is on set doing scenes. The man draws every ounce of energy to him and kills it every single time

[probro]

Afterwards Demi Moore says to him "You didn't need to ask him for the transfer order. You just wanted to see his face when you asked him!"

[erbgorre]

"she has no point. she often has no point, sir, its part of her charm."
thats such a great line

[lifeson]

'I'm pacing myself' the perfect response

[TeeWreh]

This is the most underrated scene in this movie.. Jessup showed his tell and his weakness.. Danny realized he was lying.. also the guided tour of the base gave Danny the key to unlocking the case.

[dnice]

A great clip from an all-time great movie, easily in my top-10. The story and cast were just so, so good.

[googleuser]

RIP JT Walsh, brilliant underrated..watching and calculating

[Mk-qbny]

Nicholson is only in what, 3 or 4 scenes in this film but his presence looms over it like an overcoat. Cruise and the others were fantastic too, overall perfectly cast.

[stevesmith]

I run my movie how I run my movie. I eat cereal four steps from a TV screen where 4000 actors are trained to impress me. So don't think for one second you can get on here, post a YouTube, and make me nervous.

[Von]

The disrespect ALL the men show towards Galloway who is TWO ranks above Caffee!! And she is the one that brings up the question about Code Red which gives Caffee the pivotal info he needs to clinch the case and being Jessep down! Demi’s acting was amazing.

[fw]

This is how Daniel learned asking Colonel for the code red aggressively would work.

[darkoanton]

The use of "I beg your pardon" when one feels insulted. As Jimmy Conway would say, "You were out of order. You insulted him little."

[thatwilliam]

For a guy who is great with the over the top physical acting, he is spectacular when it calls for understatement.

[deanbuffoni]

one of the best films ive ever seen..watch it all the time on DVD...

[KnightRider-hmkn]

One of my all time favorite movies of all time!! Probably Tom Cruise's BEST movie of all time.