Iconic Movie Moments That Became Better With Famous Lines Not In The Script

‘You Can’t Handle the Truth!’

In the famous courtroom scene from “A Few Good Men,” the iconic line, “You can’t handle the truth!!” wasn’t originally scripted that way. In the original script, Jack Nicholson, who portrays Colonel Jessup, was supposed to respond with, “You already have the truth.”

But, in a stroke of brilliance, Nicholson changed it to the now-famous, “You can’t handle the truth!” This powerful line, delivered with a dramatic pause, has become unforgettable. It’s a testament to how a simple change in words can make a huge impact, turning a good line into an iconic one, and leaving a lasting mark on movie history.