What did Colonel Jessup do?

Jessup ordered a couple of Marines to use a hazing technique known as a "Code Red" on an underperforming Marine named Santiago, in order to get him out of the unit on a medical discharge. The Marines go too far, however, and accidentally kill Santiago.
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What crime did Jessup commit?

Jessup will be charged with murder 4th degree (life or death sentence), burglary, perjury, obrstuction of justice, conduct unbecoming of a marine, conspiracy, manipulation of documents, insubordination, assault, wrongful imprisonmente, among other things.
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Why is Jessup code Red?

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 lie does Col Jessup tell Kaffee at lunch?

Jessup : [during lunch in Cuba with Markinson, Kaffee, Galloway, Weinberg, Kendrick present] There is nothing on this earth sexier, believe me, gentlemen, than a woman you have to salute in the morning.
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How was Santiago killed A Few Good Men?

A few minutes later, a chemical reaction in Santiago's body called lactic acidosis caused his lungs to begin bleeding. He drowned in his own blood and was pronounced dead at 32 minutes past midnight.
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"Who The Fuck Is PFC William T. Santiago?" - A FEW GOOD MEN



What is Marine code Red?

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 rank is Jessup in A Few Good Men?

2003: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains: Colonel Nathan R. Jessup – Nominated Villain.
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What is the Curtis Bell incident?

Curtis Bell, 17, is accused of dragging a 14-year-old girl from a school hallway at South Cobb High School and committing an indecent act against her will in a copier room, according to an arrest warrant. Cobb County School Police say the incident happened about 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
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What was the point of A Few Good Men?

The goal of the film is to get Tom Cruise's underachieving Daniel Kaffee to finally realize what a great lawyer he is and start serving society at a much higher level. Typically, a character such as Demi Moore's Jo would be something of a Princess Leia-esque equal.
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What rank was Jessup?

Trivia. In the stage version, Jessup was ranked a Lieutenant Colonel.
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Who said you can't handle the truth?

A FEW GOOD MEN: 'YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH'

Turns out Jack Nicholson's now-famous line, which he shouted at Tom Cruise's character in one of the film's final scenes, was ad-libbed.
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How old was Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men?

When Tom Cruise Was Great: 'A Few Good Men' at 20.
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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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What is a code blue military base?

When snow leaves the base difficult to maneuver, a code blue goes up to relate that the base will be open late in order to clear the snow. The code blue is followed by an announcement of when the base will be open for regular business.
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What happened David Cox?

According to the medical examiner, David was shot four times: once at the base of the back of his neck, and three times in the left side of his torso. Three nine-millimeter shell casings were found at the scene; this led police to believe that he was killed there.
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Is that clear crystal quote?

Nathan Jessep (Jack Nicholson). The colonel thunders a question at the persistent lawyer, “Are we clear?” The lawyer replies, “Yes sir.” Driving home his point the colonel raises his voice and repeats the question with a guttural, “Are we clear?” The young lawyer this time says, “Crystal.”
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What does code RED mean in the military?

A very serious security warning or threat; indicates emergency situation or threat of a dangerous situation that has deteriorated drastically so as to constitute an emergency.
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Where did you can't handle the truth come from?

This famous line is spoken (er, shouted) by Col. Nathan R. Jessup, played by Jack Nicholson, in A Few Good Men (directed by Rob Reiner, 1992).
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Were real Marines used in A Few Good Men?

Nicholson later admitted that it was one of the few times the money was well spent. The Defense Department refused to endorse the film. This meant that the filmmakers couldn't utilize any military installations during filming.
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What is the most famous line?

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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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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Who said you had me at hello?

This line is spoken by Dorothy Boyd, played by Renée Zellweger, in the film Jerry Maguire, directed by Cameron Crowe (1996).
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Was Jack Nicholson in the Marines?

During the Berlin Crisis of 1961, Nicholson was called up for several months of extended active duty, and he was discharged at the end of his enlistment in 1962.
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