What actor said you can't handle the truth?

This famous line is spoken (er, shouted) by Col. Nathan R. Jessup, played by Jack Nicholson, in A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men is a 1992 American legal drama film based on Aaron Sorkin's 1989 play. It was written by Sorkin, directed by Rob Reiner, and produced by Reiner, David Brown and Andrew Scheinman. It stars an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, J. T.
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(directed by Rob Reiner, 1992).
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What movie star said you can't handle the truth?

"A Few Good Men" is my most favourite film of all time, and this is one of my favourite movie quotes. The way Jack Nicholson delivers this line is priceless.
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Who said you can't take the truth?

For Season 10, the Macbeth Collection entrepreneur went for it for her tagline: "If you can't take the truth, sue me." So, why was that the one that ended up making the final cut?
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Where is you want the truth you cant handle the truth from?

Jessep : You want answers? Kaffee : I WANT THE TRUTH! Col. Jessup : YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
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What is the most famous quote from a movie?

AFI's 100 YEARS...100 MOVIE QUOTES
  1. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." Gone with the Wind (1939) ...
  2. "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse." The Godfather (1972) ...
  3. "You don't understand! I coulda had class. ...
  4. "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." The Wizard of Oz (1939) ...
  5. "Here's looking at you, kid."
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You Can't Handle the Truth! - A Few Good Men (7/8) Movie CLIP (1992) HD



Was Robert De Niro in A Few Good Men?

Nathan R. Jessup, famously asked in A Few Good Men. “You can't handle the truth!” Classic. Robert De Niro wasn't in that movie, but I bet you can picture him saying that quote, too.
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What is Jack Nicholson's speech in A Few Good Men?

I have a greater responsibility than you can 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.
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What is a Code Red in A Few Good Men?

Commander Jo Galloway and reveals to her superiors that she believes that the private was attacked by because he was going over the head of Colonel Jessup, the base commander and was threatening to reveal something unless he gets a transfer, so Jessup ordered a "code red" which is basically a type hazing done which is ...
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What is s code Red?

Code Red: Fire, smoke, or smell of smoke.
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Does code Red exist in the Marines?

In September 1986, "The Ten" allegedly were encouraged to punish Alvarado for what was viewed as dishonorable conduct. One night, "The Ten" chose to perform a "code red". A "code red" is how they refer to hazing a Marine and is strictly against Marine Corps policy.
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What is the moral of A Few Good Men?

This movie touches on many topics that are often connected to the military. These include the morality of simply following orders as well as problems that arise when the military considers itself “better” than the population it serves.
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Who is considered the best actor of all time?

Marlon Brando

With an illustrious career spanning over five decades, Brando is easily the greatest actor of the 20th century.
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Are Al Pacino and Robert De Niro friends?

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro first met back in the late 1960s, when they were both actors who were just starting out. They've been friends ever since and their bond dispels all the stereotypes about love and friendship in Hollywood not lasting long.
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Is Al Pacino Italian?

He is the son of Italian-American parents Rose Gerardi and Salvatore Pacino. His parents divorced when he was two years old. He then moved with his mother to the Bronx to live with her parents, Kate and James Gerardi, who were Italian immigrants from Corleone, Sicily.
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What is the famous line from Cool Hand Luke?

"Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand." -Luke.
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What is the greatest quote of all time?

The 100 Most Famous Quotes of All Time
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - ...
  • The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. - ...
  • Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.
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What is the famous line from Top Gun?

From Maverick's sarcasm to heartwarming pick-me-ups, here are ten of the best quotes from Top Gun.
  • “Talk To Me Goose”
  • “No Points For Second Place” ...
  • “Watch The Birdie” ...
  • “I Am Dangerous” ...
  • “Your Ego Is Writing Checks Your Body Can't Cash” ...
  • “I'll Fly With You” ...
  • “Time To Buzz The Tower” ...
  • “Great Balls Of Fire” ...
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Who is the best natural actor in the world?

Marlon Brando

Realistic character performance: The Godfather , On The Waterfront , Streetcar Named Desire , Apocalypse Now.
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Which male actor has won the most Oscars?

Daniel Day-Lewis has won the most, three. Spencer Tracy and Laurence Olivier were nominated a record nine times.
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Can you handle the truth quote?

In A Few Good Men, a soldier has died, and Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise) thinks Col. Jessup (Jack Nicholson) has something to do with it. In a heated courtroom interrogation, Kaffee says he wants the truth, to which Jessup barks, "You can't handle the truth!"
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What is the ethical dilemma in A Few Good Men?

The conflict in this movie is a battle between utilitarian ethics, which assumes that the end justifies the means, and the Kantian belief that we must always represent the rights of the individuals. “It's my moral duty to thump this table with my fist!”
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What is code black military?

The Black Code (more formally, Military Intelligence Code No. 11) was a secret code used by US military attachés in the early period of World War II. The nickname derived from the color of the superencipherment tables/codebook binding.
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Can Marines date other Marines?

Military regulations chiefly regulate against dating between two soldiers of different ranks. The U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines all have regulations in place prohibiting this activity as a kind of fraternization.
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What does hazing a Marine mean?

"Hazing, is any conduct whereby a military member or members, regardless of Service or rank, without proper authority causes another military member or members, regardless of Service or rank, to suffer or be exposed to any activity which is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful.
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