Question 1

What real-life incident inspired the story of A Few Good Men?

Accepted Answer

The original play was inspired by an actual Code Red at Guantanamo Bay where Lance Corporal David Cox and nine other Marines tied up and severely beat a fellow Marine for snitching to NCIS.

Question 2

How did Aaron Sorkin get the idea for this story?

Accepted Answer

Writer Aaron Sorkin got the story idea from his sister, who experienced a similar incident at Guantanamo from the perspective of a female JAG attorney like the Lt. Cdr. Galloway character.

Question 3

Which unscripted moment during filming featured Tom Cruise impersonating Jack Nicholson?

Accepted Answer

Tom Cruise's Jack Nicholson impersonation when his character quotes Colonel Jessep was not scripted, and Demi Moore's and Kevin Pollak's reactions are genuine.

Question 4

What controversial studio note did Aaron Sorkin receive about Demi Moore's character?

Accepted Answer

An unnamed executive asked Sorkin: 'If Tom Cruise and Demi Moore aren't going to sleep with each other, why is Demi Moore a woman?' Sorkin responded that women have purposes other than sleeping with Tom Cruise.

Question 5

What awards recognition did A Few Good Men receive?

Accepted Answer

The film received recognition from the Directors Guild of America, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, National Board of Review, and New York Film Critics Circle Awards in 1992-1993.

Question 6

What real-life incident inspired the story of A Few Good Men?

Accepted Answer

The original play was inspired by an actual Code Red at Guantanamo Bay where Lance Corporal David Cox and nine other Marines severely beat a fellow Marine for snitching to NCIS. Cox was acquitted but later found murdered in 1994.

Question 7

How did Aaron Sorkin get the idea for this story?

Accepted Answer

Writer Aaron Sorkin got the story from his sister, who experienced a similar incident at Guantanamo as a female JAG attorney. The victim was assaulted by nine Marines but did not die.

Question 8

What unscripted moment during filming got genuine reactions from co-stars?

Accepted Answer

Tom Cruise's Jack Nicholson impersonation when his character quotes Colonel Jessep was not scripted. Demi Moore's and Kevin Pollak's reactions to it are genuine.

Question 9

What controversial studio note did Aaron Sorkin receive about Demi Moore's character?

Accepted Answer

An unnamed executive asked Sorkin: 'If Tom Cruise and Demi Moore aren't going to sleep with each other, why is Demi Moore a woman?' Sorkin responded that women have purposes other than sleeping with Tom Cruise.

Question 10

Which major awards recognized A Few Good Men in 1992-1993?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized by the Directors Guild of America, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, National Board of Review, and New York Film Critics Circle Awards.

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