A Few Good Men: Jessup Threatens Kendrick (Jack Nicholson Scene)

Colonel Jessup (Jack Nicholson) reminds Kendrick (Kiefer Sutherland) who is in charge.
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Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore star in Rob Reiner's unanimously acclaimed drama about the dangerous difference between following orders and following one's conscience. Cruise stars as a brash Navy lawyer who's teamed with a gung-ho litigator (Moore) in a politically explosive murder case. Charged with defending two Marines accused of killing a fellow soldier, they are confronted with complex issues of loyalty and honor, including its most sacred code and its most formidable warrior (Nicholson). Superbly directed with a trio of powerhouse performances and an outstanding supporting cast including Kevin Pollak, Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon.

[@allenn7955]

"Who the FUCK is PFC William T. Santiago?" - I just love how Jack delivers that line! 🤣

[@KRP-y7y]

2nd platoon bravo company Sir

[@WooHoo-itsGaryGnu]

great way to introduce the first shot of the antagonist

[@georgehenderson7783]

Even better is how he delivers "Santiago doesn't four six four six on his next proficiency and conduct report, then I'm going to blame you, and then I'm going to kill you."

[@jessicaregina1956]

As illustrated, at some point the CO just can't know everyone in his unit.

[@JohnMoss-l3m]

I just love how Jack Nicholson says fuck.

[@miljenkoskreblin165]

I'm surprised how little J. T. Walsh's brilliant preformance is mentioned. What a terrific actor the man was.

[@corbinmcnabb]

Walsh was a fine actor, no doubt. But for this scene, it is all about Jack Nicholson.

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

JT, I remember how sad I was when he passed. I couldn't believe it. I remember when Nicholson dedicated his Oscar to JT and Rupert Crosse. Rupert was an african american actor who had been deceased for some years and was known by his face not name recognition. It blew me away that Jack did that. Jack "owned" this movie. 👏

[@HenryEllisonHoweyJr]

I KNOW!! MAY HE ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED HOW A SOLDIER TRULY SOMETIMES HAS TO BITE THE BULLET AND SACRIFICE HIMSELF FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF HIS MEN!

[@Astrobrant2]

Understated and well-played. One of the few believable characters in the movie.

[@timf2279]

I loved his role as Hoffa. What a great actor.

[@reannanqueen]

Tom ready to follow that order with no questions asked was one of the funnier parts of this movie.

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

@@danielrae861 And what pray tell is an example of what YOU think is Oscar worthy?

[@JnEricsonx]

Future West Wing cast!

[@yayayoma]

We follow orders or people die. It's just that simple.

[@rustynail303]

And remember John,,, You , ssssss. are my number one guy

[@scottl9660]

Apparently Jessup isn’t finished with the Baileys.

[@dallascurtis444]

“Get me the president on the phone. We’re surrendering our position to the Cubans.” Perfect example of instant willingness to follow all orders😂

[@luigimrlgaming9484]

@@KISSHOOTERS6969 it’s just funny he has no hesitation and doesn’t care why the hell he just said that.

[@daviel1005]

Turns out blindly following orders was what got them all in trouble in the end.

[@Medietos]

@@luigimrlgaming9484 To me, the fun in it stops midway since it is also very serious to nit think for oneself at all

[@luigimrlgaming9484]

@@Medietos he thinks for himself he just doesn’t care. He’s had this CO for a long time so he knows he’s probably juts making a point.

[@javiertorres-l3s]

well, isnt it supposed to be that way?? what if he orders Tom to nuke cuba?... he has to carry out orders... that is what the military does right? follow orders no matter how stupid they are right???

[@anubislee36]

I like to think that Tom is so used Jessup's tirades that he's heard every ridiculous order imaginable. And as a result is no longer surprised no matter what he's told xD

[@godbluffvdgg]

He played it PERFECTLY too...No questioning whatsoever..."Tom, go kill Santiago" ..."Right away sir"

[@SparkyonWheelz]

@@godbluffvdgg 🤣

[@TheZemb1999]

An illegal order does NOT have to be followed...there can be consequences, but that usually is from the one issuing the order...higher ups may not like JAG getting involved.

[@anubislee36]

@@TheZemb1999 how do you know? Oh wait is it cus that's what the movie is about?

[@cefb8923]

What he said wasn't ridiculous at all, that's part of what Jessup was saying.. it's literally their job as officers. I'm sure there are reasons for him to be transferred but at his level he doesn't know all the details all he has is that letter and what his subordinates have to tell him.

[@gzz8551]

Never has a man dripped and oozed with so much sarcasm as Jack Nicholson.

[@michaelvaughn8864]

His acting made that movie what it was & is❤

[@omcorc]

Over the years, I've heard a lot of people praising Jessup as a tough and efficient commander. Having served 24 years on active duty, I can tell you that he is the opposite of what you want in a commanding officer.

[@calogerohuygens4430]

The tough guy mithe is hard to break. Best officers are sensible ones.

[@richardsamueljordan1569]

Sad thing is this type of "leader" is not your commanding officer, but nearly every moron NCO or SNCO. They are all deluded and its sad. No wonder the Corps has problems retaining people. Its sad and pathetic.

[@allengreene9954]

@@calogerohuygens4430. But Sensible doesn’t sell for TV and the Movies unfortunately.

[@Brian-yt8fu]

I assume Jessep served time in Vietnam.

[@pbdye1607]

Yeah, one of the best portrayals of a good CO I've ever seen on film was Thomas Sadoski's character in Devotion. He fucking *nailed* it and is the MVP of the film in my opinion.

[@jamesy4003]

“I’m an educated man but I’m afraid I can’t comment on the travel habits of one William Santiago! “Classic lines all over this movie

[@coryboy345]

"There is nothing on this earth sexier, believe me gentlemen, than a woman you have to salute in the morning. Promote them all i say, because this is true.... If you haven't gotten a blowjob from a superior officer, than you're just letting the best in life pass you by." "My problem is I'm a Colonel, so i guess i have to keep taking cold showers till they elect some gal president"

[@nelauren]

Not educated enough to see he was being goaded into admitting issuing the code red.

[@kenb2671]

Colonel Jessup was an educated but arrogant man. That’s what did him in. Just think if someone like that DDO/NSC.

[@twown]

There is no Markinson.

[@kenb2671]

@@twown Markinson’s gone.

[@KalvinEllis]

The Colonel telling Tom to get him the President on the phone just to make his point about a substandard marine will always be classic. lol

[@adamm.6595]

The response of Tom is what sells the movie portrayal of US Marines at Guantanamo Bay. Follow orders, regardless if they sound outlandish or ridiculous. Tom doesn't miss a beat with the "Yes, sir".

[@reynaldoflores4522]

It was obviously a bluff. A Colonel doesn't have direct phone access to the President, obviously. He would have to be at least a Major or Lieutenant General.

[@cennon]

@@reynaldoflores4522 I'd guess if you're in charge of GITMO, you're gonna have a direct line to the president.

[@rick7424]

It also gave away hints that he might have ordered the code red. His demonstration that his men follow any order blindly it means he must have ordered the code red or it would not have happened on his watch.

[@briang.7206]

@@adamm.6595 when you're given an order you don't question it. Jessup said get the president on the phone. In the Navy I would have relayed the order to the 2nd class petty above me

[@benkeel2966]

I'm a us Marine. A Lt would NEVER speak to a Lt Col Like that. Never

[@seamusoreilly804]

Agreed. I was Army, but the same chain of command and respect applies.

[@frankcarlone5130]

AND, he did it in front of his commanding officer's commanding officer. No F'n way!!

[@steverogers7601]

I was a marine in 2000s and yea, this LT talking to a Lt Col would NEVER happen. But…..it seems like the story is showing us that Jessep has a much better relationship with Lt Kendrick than he did with Lt Col Markinson. Pair that with how jessep talks to markinson, and with Jessep’s ego, it seems like jessep has shown some leniency to Kendrick that may have given Kendrick some misplaced confidence.

[@tumppu1975]

Consider that it's a movie and the people speaking are not actual marines. So... Yeah. No they probably would not.

[@royshashibrock3990]

Interesting that a "US" Marine would not capitalize his country's name when it is used as an adjective ahead of his title, but still capitalize the title "Marine." All other descriptions of rank are capitalized as well. Are you trying to say something about your country? Someone, somewhere during your training has failed you.

[@Stickweasel91]

Santiago has an undiagnosed medical condition that prevents him from meeting the standards required of him. Jessup doesn't even for a moment consider that someone may be physically incapable of what is asked of them. When Santiago is later hazed, and subsequently dies as a result of complications due to his undiagnosed medical condition, Jessup then takes absolutely no responsibility for his actions, having given a direct order that resulted in the death of someone under his command.

[@dorothyburry42]

I understand what you are saying however it is the belief of the Corps that if you make it through basic training you are physically capable of any task given to you.

[@chardtomp]

I had a C.O. who was always threatening to kill people, including me on more than one occasion. As far as I know he never actually did, but I can't be certain.

[@jmnemonic99]

@@dorothyburry42 It does beg the question how Santiago could make it through basic but then fail to satisfy his duties at Git-Mo

[@jmnemonic99]

@@chardtomp You're not certain that you weren't killed?

[@chardtomp]

@@jmnemonic99 I'm not certain he never killed anyone.

[@robertkercheval1371]

Jack is one of the best , he nailed this role . He owns the room , his pacing, his tone , the sarcastic comments . The emotions and facial expressions are at another level. What a great movie , ive scene it so many times !

[@barrygoldwater2441]

He is next-level acting.

[@samr8603]

No he didn't it was silly. A mad man playing a US General or whatever rank he is, is silly. He should not have had this role.

[@wgh14775]

@@samr8603 Kind of unfair to blame bad writing on the actor. He was just working with what he was given.

[@l.a.3479]

*seen*

[@nickgiampaolo9977]

Dismissed Tom...haha!

[@loon0493]

What is so brilliant and terrifying about this scene is Jack Nickolson's ability to sound so reasonable. His argument is sound, yet the implications of this cold logic, as the movie unfolds, leads to a death that was completely avoidable. That is the haunting and luring temptation of evil. Evil always comes this way. It is never foreboding or terrifying. It is familiar, reasonable, and appeals not to our basest instinct but rather to that point of view inside of us that we try to hide. It is that subtle persuasion that leaves us with the final thought before judgement: how did we let things get so out of control? How did we end up here?

[@ClearCritique]

Well said

[@PInk77W1]

IT’s Hollywood. Hollywood absolutely hates the MARINES

[@RubbinRobbin]

Not to mention the unlawful confinement/ imprisonment

[@threethrushes]

This applies to human nature. There is no morality. There is biology, nature, greed, power and dominion over others. Morality is what we need to live in a society in which cooperation leads to greater lives for all of us. This is why tyranny is bad.

[@Toolray6985]

Kind of sounds like where America is going

[@matthewnada913]

Jack Nicholson is the master of cool. How many people can say “I’m going to blame you then I’m going to kill you” in such a calm and incautious tone?

[@mew10521]

None

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

great cast and great scene

[@red2977]

This scene captures just how great of an actor he is

[@brettlinthicum6649]

Ummm he’s an actor. He’s acting. Doesn’t mean he’s really like this

[@matthewnada913]

@@brettlinthicum6649 no shit, Captain Obvious. And outside of the movies Jack has been considered pretty cool by many

[@paulsimmons5726]

This movie had so many great scenes, not just solid acting but real chemistry between artists!

[@NiVi192]

The threatening of *Kendrick* is actually the least spooky thing Jessup does in these four minutes.

[@DblOSmith]

I love the way he says it. I wish I could use it in casual conversation like that without people freaking out. It's a very Klingon thing to say. Lol

[@frederickdefeo3768]

Alternate ending I want to see: Santiago survives and gets trained, doesn’t make 46.46 on his next conduct and proficiency review, Jessup kills Kendrick.

[@Nemesis04208]

Jack Nicholson was such a treasure. It’s a shame that he doesn’t grace us with his presence on the big screen anymore. Such a fantastic man.

[@JamesRichards-mj9kw]

He should have been prosecuted along with Polanski.

[@DirkShotojima]

@@JamesRichards-mj9kw oh piss off. Then your precious Joe Biden would've been in a cell years ago. Sniff Sniff.

[@Capcoor]

@@JamesRichards-mj9kw For what?

[@gmar7836]

A treasure? Nope. He’s also in his 80’s now

[@zendt1]

My understanding is that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.

[@jeroncajal2974]

Jack Nicholson, what an example of perfection as an actor. Great movie.

[@FunkBastid]

A Lt. speaking up like that in a conversation between a LtCol. and a full bird and then interrupting one of them is insane.

[@eq1373]

Not if he's one of the full bird's lackeys

[@ironmandoja1]

@@eq1373 Nah buddy. This would be outrageous.

[@Gunleaver]

I think just maybe the writers of a movie, whose protagonist evinces at best, disregard, and at worst, contempt, for military protocol and discipline with his every word and action, whose title and theme imply the culture and values of the military are flawed or even rotten... JUST MAYBE that writer is not super well-informed about exactly how the pecking order works.

[@FunkBastid]

@@Gunleaver Sorry, I won't remark on mistakes anymore. Won't happen again.

[@Gunleaver]

@@FunkBastid Don't know what you're sorry for, I wasn't upset or anything, just agreeing that the writer probably didn't care enough to be accurate on the issue you cited.

[@rickredmond9847]

Definitely one of the greatest actors of all time and a legend in his own time.

[@Jordan-ce7sf]

Does anyone really believe Santiago was a substandard Marine with that beautiful of handwriting?

[@John-g1x]

Yes

[@michaelwriting]

Tom must have been listening to the whole conversation with his hand on the doorknob. Definitely the hidden gem of this scene.

[@J1283-s1k]

You has as good of an eye as Tom did ears. He sprinted to that door.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Jack Nicholson is the guy who can turn up in a room and make the air in it freeze

[@tomsd8656]

Then you just leave the room. I've had bosses similar to that. I just quit. One time I quit in the middle of the project, went to a different company. If I were Matthew, I would testify against Jessup instead of committing suicide.

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

"Get me the President on the phone. We're surrendering our position in Cuba." LMAO

[@davidbrothers3788]

Absolutely one of my favorite movies the acting is flawless one of Tom cruises best performances

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

“Written letters to everybody but Santa Claus.” lol

[@Jasoux]

There's no one like Jack Nicholson A true legend artist

[@ianarn]

I have to say the acting and script in this scene was absolutely fantastic from all participants.

[@ryans756]

02:49 - the best line in the film with the best delivery. Having been told by his C/O that they're surrendering their position in Cuba, Tom looks a little sullen but ultimately knows he can't argue with the Colonel, and his tone of voice just about conveys that with subtlety and just the right amount of humour to make me giggle. "Yes, sir."

[@Nowheels24-7]

Tom??

[@annajohnson4147]

Colonel Jessup's aide/clerk.@@Nowheels24-7

[@garlandxx3400]

The fact that he had to countermand that order because Tom would have had the President on the phone 😂

[@pizzaboynizzaTV]

I’m a navy guy and we’re a softer breed, but if he’s having issues like that he’s a liability either way and needs to be either reassigned or discharged. Guys under three years were chucked all the time when I was in - mostly for psychological issues. Not everyone should be carrying a gun 🤷‍♂️

[@blaze4metal]

Tom handled that so professionally you would think Jessup plays that cute stunt every chance he gets to make one point or another.

[@Brian-yt8fu]

Tom is a good Marine, and as a Sailor I would have handled it the same way, replied yes sir and quickly relayed the order to my division officer.

[@michaelseay9783]

Tom knew not to question Jesup 🤣

[@evancortez2]

It's as if the Joker joined the Marines and became a Colonel

[@GORT70]

One of the greatest movies of all time. And I had a co like him. Nothing is worse than a co that doesn’t care about their crew.

[@zen-qf4rh]

I think the best part about this scene is that even though Jessup's reaction to the idea of transferring Santiago off the base and his following "joke" about giving up their position in Cuba is unreasonable and unnecessarily extreme, he says it with such intensity, confidence and seriousness that we actually believe that he is the reasonable one and that everyone else is completely wrong.

[@Baddaby]

Especially in 1992 Post cold-war, before the "war on terror" Must've been one of the lamest periods in Guantanamo's history

[@tomsd8656]

I don't. The military needs principle, courage and discipline, not a$$h oles

[@bevgharst72]

When my husband was at Camp Lejeune in the early '70's, he, along with tens of thousands of other Marines there, drank toxic water from wells the base commanders for 18 yrs, knew were poisoned. But they kept quiet about it for the sake of their careers. Talk about not caring for the lives of your men! He developed throat cancer in 2019, but thank God, he survived. Marines are tough & he has a love/hate relationship with the Corps over it all, as he's proud that he served, but hates the Dept. of the Navy for betraying them. He says ten times more Marines have died from drinking that water, than died in WW1 & WW2.

[@jessicaregina1956]

Semper fi?😂

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

"Wait a minute, Tom.... don't get the President just yet." It's too bad Jack Nicholson never did another movie written by Aaron Sorkin, he's amazing with his dialog.

[@quietmoodmusic]

yes soo good

[@Legba85]

Jack was that missing element that would’ve amplified the West Wing. Imagine if he was Jed Bartlett. I would’ve loved to have seen that.

[@garettfrigon2810]

God damn what a scene in a movie, wish modern movies were this good!!

[@andrestamayo6509]

I had a wrestling coach like this. Nick Caputo. And I mean, he was EXACTLY like this. He bent and broke rules, lived in the grey area, had unflinching loyalty from EVERYONE on the team and had just one prime mover: Maximum effort, focused on an undeniable result. He wasn't looking for you to "succeed" as the final result...he looked for you to succeed in your effort.

[@suleymanbabak1973]

did he also command teammates to secretly rough up whoever wasn't clearly able to keep up?

[@andrestamayo6509]

That's a very silly response and question. Nooooo, he didn't that. He did though, leave it to us to make sure that the weakest person on the team(and that weakness could be either physical or mental) and toughen them up as much as they could be. he was fully aware that everyone's level of competitiveness, varied with each person. We had guys on the team...who always lost. One guy, pretty much would lose almost every match. But, we cheered him on after his match...because we knew he gave it his all. As I had said in my initial post, he didn't demand that you win....he wanted to see, that you tried your personal best.

[@agoo7581]

So basically he wasn't like Colonel Jessup at all then. lol

[@choprjock]

The range of characters that Nicholson has portrayed is extraordinary.

[@princedken]

I love how Jack Nicholson played as this toxic and narcissistic leader in the Marine Corps, especially as an officer, because this has always been a thing in the military for a long time.

[@horusksa1983]

Well lets see how sensitive social justice warriors will fare in the next war

[@mck1972]

@@horusksa1983 , Touche!

[@marioorozco486]

And we thank men like that in those positions that do what ever it takes to give us the freedoms we take for granted.

[@mck1972]

@Mario Orozco , When I Served myself I began to understand how the sentiments Jessup expressed in this movie were actually correct-And he was wrongly demonized for them. Even if his methods were wrong.

[@eyeknow8009]

@@horusksa1983let's see how the VA takes care of veterans

[@scottdavidson526]

This movie is a classic with an excellent cast.

[@austinbutler2612]

That last bit at the "then I'm going to blame you and I'm going to kill you" had me cracking up so hard!

[@R4hR4h]

Yea cuz I know he’s not bluffing

[@colinmerritt7645]

Granted if Jack Nicholson threatened to kill me, I'd pay very close attention to what he wanted me to do.

[@alucard624]

It's how Nicholson delivers the line that makes it funny and scary at the same time.

[@caseroj6020]

That movies had so many good actors in it. I mean it was just incredibly saturated with talent. Nichols, Sutherland, Cruise, Moore, Bacon all these actors went on to smashing successful careers!

[@VenturiLife]

Moore was actually quite outstanding in this film also, limited role as it was.

[@twown]

Walsh, Gooding, Guest, Wiley.

[@Nomadic10]

The way Jack Nicholson immerses into the role is incredible.. he makes you believe he's born with that character

[@joelsieradzan]

yes it’s crazy people really say he plays the exact same character all the time or he plays himself it’s because he’s so convincingly natural and skilled at acting it really seems like it’s him

[@JasonFoster-Payne]

When jack was in the shining,also played the devil,you can see why he's so great at being someone you want to avoid at all costs

[@georgehenderson7783]

Hats off to Kiefer Sutherland who didn't laugh out loud when Nicholson said " then I'm blame you. And I'm going to kill you."

[@HENSLEYMB]

This film came out in 1992. The train of thought was different than what it is now. In the 1980s and 1990s, there were still senior officers and NCOs that served in Vietnam, Grenada, Dessert Storm and Panama. I honestly believe that the movie was meant to send a message that there are more humane ways in handling personnel issues other than hazing or harassment of weaker or vulnerable subjects. The marine could have been detailed to work in the supply room pending medical discharge. I know this is just a movie, but situations as portrayed in the were possible during the 80s and 90s. I served in the regular army in the late 70s and spent 3 years in West Germany in a field artillery unit. Among the rank and file, barracks rats, shirkers and drug and alcohol abusers were revered and the more erudite and professional minded young soldiers were the butt end of the jokes. The leadership were more interested in their own careers and just turning the clock to retirement.

[@E.C.2]

The empire was beginning to crumble circa late 1970's. Frivolity is the trait of a wealthy gluttonous Godless empire that's been too fortunate for too long.

[@kevinphillips150]

In the Marine Corps while I was in (1988-2000), Santiago would have been transfered to another unit at the same duty station until his time was up. The allocation of Marines with certain units would have dictated this. If a Marine cannot qualify for a position with a unit/slot, they are not in that unit.

[@kevinphillips150]

@@andrewb325 Of course if a service member needs medical attention, they should get it. But if the service member cannot make it to the battle, how are they are to fight in it?

[@mrcjc9298]

The Private, as far as I can remember did indeed have a genuine medical condition. Just a lot less hassle for everyone to get him a medical discharge.

[@gabrielbloom8704]

I heard the late 70s was a rough time for the military due to the aftermath of Vietnam. Was morale lower?

[@samuelweir5985]

Jack Nicholson would have been really scary if had become a military officer instead of going into an acting career.

[@McDago100]

You pointed out he is an actor. What are most actors like? Do you think he would have passed the psychological evaluation they give officer candidates? Well, there are some officers that somehow got past that by some means.

[@samuelweir5985]

@@McDago100 "Do you think he would have passed the psychological evaluation they give officer candidates?" I presume that he would. Is passing the military psychological evaluation a high bar? Don't most all officer candidates pass that evaluation? Is there anything in Jack Nicholson's background which would make you think that he would fail? Now if you pointed out that Gary Busey or Charlie Sheen would have difficulty passing a military psychological evaluation, I would say that you have a good point.

[@McDago100]

@@samuelweir5985 He is an actor, that alone is enough to make me question his mental status. As far as the the military's psychological evaluation goes, I think you have a point. There have been plenty of officers that leave me scratching my head.

[@LeesDeeds]

Wasn't He Alive When There Was A Draft

[@daveratcliffe1016]

@@LeesDeeds yes, I believe he served in the Army national guard

[@glenncawley7908]

Every line that Jack says in that movie is a classic. The perfect actor for that role.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Funny, the man complaining about the marine falling from heat exhaustion has an AC unit in his window.

[@THECHRISTRAIN]

Can you imagine the rumors going around after hearing Tom telling stories about almost surrendering Cuba in the chow hall?

[@olivia-performanceartist3693]

Jack Nicholson always plays Jack Nicholson and yet it is always so damn good.

[@darbyheavey406]

Similar to John Wayne….

[@bunny.thebest9103]

This is a complete disrespect to his craft. Everybody who worked with him knows and acknowledged that he is one of the best actors ever. Just because he looks cool on screen and have a charisma in everything he plays doesn't mean he plays himself.

[@truthisoutthere6721]

My father was a colonel in the army and he never behaved like that ever. He had two college degrees and he cared about his troops very much. Also he was a viscous soldier who killed countless people in Vietnam……and he still was always a gentleman

[@WillsonT011]

Father sounds like a good man but let's be honest, sometimes a man with a lot of power starts almost behaving like he's a god which is what Jack Nicholson feels like in this movie until the end that is😅

[@truthisoutthere6721]

@@WillsonT011 thank you for your kind comment

[@KristopherBaker]

viscous?! he never heard of taking a shower?

[@user-zr6pl6nb6z]

As a veteran, I salute your father.

[@truthisoutthere6721]

@@user-zr6pl6nb6z thank you for your kind comment

[@sumitsen-by1ii]

Jack Nicholson is passionate about acting. Acting comes naturally to him,it has become a habit,just as we brush our teeth in the morning.

[@juliekostas7322]

Everyone played his/her part so wonderfully. Great film.

[@JoePedo]

But what would you do if you looked at Medusa?

[@ekathe85]

-Tom, bring me the Rolling Stones. -Uh... sir, should I revive Jones and Watts sir?

[@cloudwatcher724]

"maybe.... and i'm just spitballing here..." as a baseball umpire, i have used that line many times in trying to explain/resolve a call/ruling to an irate coach who doesn't seem to respond to basic information and logic. classic stuff. thank you.

[@marcusfossa6695]

Gives "People follow orders or people die" a whole new meaning

[@albertohs9621]

God level of sarcasm and facetiousness🤣

[@StevenWhite-w6p]

Tom, we're going to try and fly the marines to the moon to establish a base there. Yes sir.

[@poyenlee4535]

While I was a kid, i thought Tom is a best marine ‘cause he followed any orders without doubts. Now when I watch this video again, I’m pretty sure that Tom is just get used to watch his boss going crazy from time to time☺

[@YD-uq5fi]

Willie Santiago should have been in Tom's job. Few physical demands, less interaction with others of similarly low rank (not eating in the grunt mess), and Willie had excellent handwriting. Being the Colonel's administrative assistant would have been perfect. Tom and Willie even look similar.

[@damo9961]

Keither Sutherland is actually in some pretty good movies. I always saw him as a kind of B actor, but his Filmography reads pretty well, and he's actually really good.

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

..i was knew he was an A lister, lost boys, flatliners, young guns 1 and 2, phone booth, freeway, dark city, a time to kill, stand by me,.. hes been in some great flicks

[@keithbrown8814]

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[@KenMasters.]

You know Tim Burton's Batman? Robin was planned during production with Keifer Sutherland for the role, but this of course didn't fall through. This could've been another movie he played in alongside Jack Nicholson.

[@mickfunny4185]

@@jameswilliams-zr8co he’s covered with tattoos now, kind of limits the roles he takes

[@RS-do1of]

Kiefer is a very underrated actor

[@bensexton254]

Jack Nicholson gave us decades of great screen performances. This is just one example that I don't think he got enough credit for.

[@jitteryjet7525]

Nicholson does sarcasm so well.

[@KB-im2dj]

Tom Cruise and Kiefer Sutherland before Ethan Hunt and Jack Bauer.

[@jamesb5764]

People don’t lay enough blame on the doctor. Everyone in this scene is looking at Santiago as a healthy Marine and not one with a malady that should have disqualified him from serving in the military.

[@Bernievidtime]

Jessup's hard biting sarcasm was a major part of military life.

[@ryant2418]

Tom had the first six digits of the White House failed before Col. Jessup rescinded the order.

[@Eric-yz2mp]

I was in GITMO as a sailor! The marines were tough!

[@nathanfles2249]

Tom is a fucking real one, you can’t deny that.

[@godbluffvdgg]

2:25 Is what makes Jack so great in this role...He just sells that he's a base commander...

[@a.p.guaschino]

Arguably Jack Nicholsons absolute best performance.

[@Soul.Is.Willing]

"Written to everyone except santa clause." Lol.

[@ray.shoesmith]

"Tom. Get me the President on the phone, we're surrendering our position in Cuba" "Yes Sir" 🤣

[@ZakEmber]

The real pain of this scene is that the correct solution was right in front of them and presented immediately: transfer Santiago. Instead, Jessup's ego and nature as a control freak equates one bad marine to the loss of the American Way and jokes about giving up their position at Guantanamo. If Jessup had listened to his XO, a man wouldn't have died. It doesn't occur to him for a second that Santiago's complaints could be caused by an undiagnosed medical condition, and worse, his ego is inflating a problem with one bad soldier to be a monumental problem if not 'fixed', meaning that Santiago needs it beaten out of him. The keys to the whole film are in these few minutes and see exactly how Jessup crosses the line.

[@JESL_TheOnlyOne]

Actually, you:ve got it backwards, to such a degree, I wonder if you've been in the service. It's a movie. IRL, you're told to go to sick call. Someone's on active duty & can't keep up? Well, hell, he passed boot, theoretically, should be no problem. He would've been ordered to see the doctor. Ordered. Col. Jessup is right, it's just the movie skirting reality for the story. They wouldn't be having a five-minute discussion about a Marine who couldn't keep up, that's a no-brainer. Jessup is right; the script is off in details.

[@scottmatheson3346]

@@JESL_TheOnlyOne actually he's got it right and there's no need to wonder whether you've actually served. IRL people do get medically discharged all the time, after boot camp. You have no idea what you're talking about.

[@JESL_TheOnlyOne]

@@scottmatheson3346 No, he doesn't have it right. As a former medic, I know exactly what I'm talking about. First, it was a rhetorical statement I made, but literal minded numnutzes never mind that distinction. Number two, I was just pointing out it's SOP to tell someone to go to sick call. The rest of the Santiago storyline is just utter tripe - no decent commander permits any disciplinary actions off the books, it undermines command authority for one thing, but video game warriors don't know a damn thing about RL. I can live with a little unwarranted defamation of the Corps - Hollywood f***wads have been dissing the US, in general, for decades. The film isn't about Santiago, anyway, and the point of the film is how a young man realizes who he's supposed to be in that uniform. Keep going, Ebert. Siskel was the more perceptive critic, anyway.

[@vxy357]

Zac Ember Yep! Jessup should've just transferred Santiago. otherwise he wouldn't be facing a court marshal now.

[@JESL_TheOnlyOne]

@@vxy357 The colonel was absolutely right; his XO is a bad officer for shirking his duty towards Santiago. Loyalty goes both ways, my friend. IRL, Santiago goes to sick call and his CO ascertains the Marines' difficulties & possible solutions - for the good of the Marine, his unit, and the Corp. That's not a compelling story. It's not a story, period. When examined closely, Jessup is a contradiction. He exhibits leadership in this scene, but, later, commits crimes under the UCMJ. This is nonsense IRL. But it's a movie, and one I like, I think it's very well done. You've only got two hours & nobody's perfect, not even scriptwriters. BTW, Full Metal Jacket is much more accurate - initiated by the platoon, not the NCOs or officers. It's punishable, but good luck with that.

[@Mike-01234]

Saw this in the theater when it came out, so glad I grew up watching some of the best actors of all time like Nicholson.

[@sizedtoaster0278]

Tom may look familiar. He plays President Seavert in Big Bang Theory Lol

[@JnEricsonx]

Or be in The West Wing.

[@davidfreeman4085]

Or Sports Night

[@TheCmascagni]

West Wing.

[@GizmoBeach]

Markinson: I think Santiago should be transferred off the base. Jessup: I agree, he’s not cut out for this assignment. *The End* Jessup goes on to lead the National Security Council, Kaffee gets his set of steak knives.

[@AhmedAlian]

Tom has absolutely no problem calling the president of the US on the phone 😂

[@rsq63]

Jack is one of the greatest actors of all times!

[@JK-vc7ie]

Jack is an awesome actor. Truly awesome. So are the other actors here. All of them.

[@aturner711]

Tom knows where all the bodies are buried😂

[@shannongreen1520]

LMAOOOOO Shhhh. Keep it to yourself. Loose Lips Sink Ships😆😆😆

[@kentgrady9226]

Tom buried the bodies himself.

[@novemberalpha6023]

@@kentgrady9226 about to say that but you beat me

[@inyourgenes]

Tom is thinking "I'll just ignore the order, I'll forget about it......the old man is wrong"

[@cmbell73]

Hard to respect any Marine Officer who 1. Calls subordinates by their first name 2.Threatens or harms a subordinate 3. Lacks integrity 4. Doesn’t take responsibility for their actions And lastly, puts their hands in their pockets Remember: JJ DID TIE BUCKLE SFMF

[@huntergrant6520]

Facts

[@stefanbernhard2710]

Jessup came across as a callous fool. Surprised he'd be promoted to CO with that attitude.

[@cun7us]

Jack's acting was next level in this movie. He plays the bad guy so well.

[@DestinyAwaits19]

No, that's just Jack Nicholson being Jack Nicholson. He's naturally a stone cold asshole.

[@cun7us]

@@DestinyAwaits19 why, do you know him personally?

[@DestinyAwaits19]

@@cun7us I have a father who is a spinning image of Jack, both in appearance and temperament. He has the same hair trigger deadliness that you would not dare double cross, and anything can annoy him, much like Jack in this scene.

[@allengreene9954]

@@cun7us. The Best Joker still IMO👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@topfilmclipz]

⁠@@DestinyAwaits19 he sounds cool 😂 does he have a social media

[@keithbrown8814]

Love when Jessup makes brief mention of his boss.. but quickly dismisses his orders.......a law onto himself!!

[@JoeKlunder1]

Why not just let Private Santiago transfer? There is far more need for desk workers than Guantanamo fighters.

[@darrellid]

Nicholson, the king of sarcasm.

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

This film could have been about a Girl Scout troop, and still would have been great. Nicholson so, so awesome.

[@NJGuy1973]

"If Ashley doesn't sell 200 boxes of Thin Mints by Friday, I'm going to blame you. And then I'm going to kill you."

[@michaelschaefer1904]

I like how just seconds later he makes it all about him, with no doubts, when talking to the other officer after Kendrick leaves. The build up was pretty good writing. "I " this and "I" that. What an egomaniac. A future politician no doubt.

[@ALD56]

"I'm going to blame you, then I'm going to kill you" Jack brings a bit of psycho to every character he plays.

[@frankdenardo8684]

Jack is always good at this. My first R-rated film I saw was Cuckoo's Nest. Picked up a best actor, Oscar, for his role as a malingering mental patient.

[@chemicalbrother7613]

At 2:41, clearly, sarcasm doesn't fly in the military))) Although Nicholson's delivery makes almost every line sarcastic.

[@garlandxx3400]

“Tom , get the President on the phone. . . “Yes sir” 😂

[@dkoz8321]

In the end, as it turns out, Col. Jessup threw LTC. Markinson, Lt. Kendrick , Downey, and Dawnson under the bus. Jessup figured he effed up, and tried to ave him self. An officer who places his or her security, life, safety above the uit, or worse sacrifices them for his or her sake, is a danger to mission, the unit, Service, and Nation. He or she must be removed from all responcibility and dismissed from service. A person like that is capable of treachery, treason, and criminal behavior.

[@kimberlym-w9926]

Jack Nicholson is a classic!! ❤️🎉😎👍

[@stevemorse108]

« Yes I’m certain that I read that somewhere once » is, for me, the best line in the film.

[@MikeMJPMUNCH]

I love having Jessup telling Tom to get him the President on the phone illustrates that his orders are always followed without question which sets up the final courtroom scene.

[@robsaxepga]

"...I'm going to blame you. Then I'm going to kill you." 🤣 Friggin classic. I can see some of my superior officers saying this while in the service. Hilarious delivery.

[@steverogers7601]

I was in the Marines in the early 2000s and Santiago would have simply been trasnfered out. Hazing was practically non existant back then and was strongly discouraged by every member in the chain of command. I'm glad we didnt keep that as part of our culture. Sure, if there was beef between two lads, the NCOs would allow them to enter a "gentlemans agreement" if both wanted to fight it out, but if someone did not want to fight or did not want to be hazed, that was pretty much the end of that. Folks saw it as counter productive and just not something Marines should do to each other. Hazing and any "code red" just strips away trust within a unit, doesnt instill confidence, and robs humans of their dignity and respect.