: The film examines the ethical cost of "just following orders." While Jessup argues that harsh discipline is necessary for national security, the defense argues it can become a tool for systemic abuse.
: Santiago died during a "Code Red"—an unauthorized extrajudicial disciplinary action—allegedly ordered by a superior. A Few Good Men
The story centers on (Tom Cruise), a talented but unmotivated Navy lawyer with a reputation for quick plea bargains. He is assigned to defend two Marines, Dawson and Downey, who are accused of murdering a fellow Marine, PFC William Santiago, at Guantanamo Bay. : The film examines the ethical cost of