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| Character | Colonel Nathan Jessup | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | |
| Age Range(s) | Adult (36-50), Senior (>50) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Angry, Flips out, Persuasive | |
| Type | Dramatic | |
| Year | 1992 | |
| Period | 20th Century | |
| Genre | Thriller, Mystery, Drama | |
| Description | Yes, Col Jessup did order the "code red" | |
| Details | 1 hr 30 minutes into the film | |
Summary
Colonel Nathan Jessup (Jack Nicholson) is put on trial for the murder or private Santiago. Two marines are initially accused of the murder and they are defended by Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise), an inexperienced lawyer.
Kaffee argues that private Santiago was given "code red" by Col Jessup for being incompetent. In this scene Col Jessup is in court and confronts Kaffee about the reasons and facts that he can't understand regarding what is necessary to keep the country safe. Yes he did order "code red".
Kaffee argues that private Santiago was given "code red" by Col Jessup for being incompetent. In this scene Col Jessup is in court and confronts Kaffee about the reasons and facts that he can't understand regarding what is necessary to keep the country safe. Yes he did order "code red".
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| Jessep: "You can’t handle the truth! …Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who’s gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg? I have a greater responsibility than you could 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. You don’t want the truth because deep down in places you don’t talk about at parties, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. 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, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don’t give a damn what you think you are entitled to." |
