Which movie had Jack Nicholson screaming, “You can’t handle the truth!”?
The Shining
A Few Good Men
Easy Rider
The Departed
This iconic line is shouted by Colonel Nathan R. Jessup, played by Jack Nicholson, in the 1992 film, “A Few Good Men.” The line originated from a scene where court martial lawyer Daniel Kaffee (played by Tom Cruise) exposes Colonel Nathan R. Jessup’s false testimony surrounding the death of a Marine named Santiago. When pressed by Kaffee to tell the truth, Colonel Jessup abruptly yells “You can’t handle the truth!” during the courtroom confrontation. In 2005, this memorable line was voted the 29th greatest American film quote of all time.
Correct Answer: A Few Good Men