Lt. Daniel Kaffee — A Few Good Men Character Profile

About Lt. Daniel Kaffee

Navy JAG lawyer initially assigned to the case. Prefers plea bargains and lacks court experience. Initially seeks removal but pleads not guilty after realizing he was chosen to suppress the case. Successfully cross-examines Jessep, traps him in a contradiction, and secures the confession to the code red. Ultimately earns Dawson's respect and salute.

Lt. Daniel Kaffee — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Tom Cruise

Appears in

A Few Good Men (1992)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Lt. Daniel Kaffee — Professional Defense Counsel — Lance Cpl. Harold W. Dawson (Wolfgang Bodison)
• Lt. Daniel Kaffee — Professional Defense Counsel — Pfc. Louden Downey (James Marshall)
• Lt. Daniel Kaffee — Professional Superior — Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway (Demi Moore)
• Lt. Daniel Kaffee — Conflict Prosecutor — Capt. Jack Ross (Kevin Bacon)
• Lt. Daniel Kaffee — Conflict Accused Commander — Col. Nathan R. Jessep (Jack Nicholson)

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• Lt. Jonathan Kendrick (Kiefer Sutherland)
• Bailiff (Lawrence Lowe)
• Guard #1 (John M. Mathews)
• Cpl. Jeffrey Barnes (Noah Wyle)
• Lance Cpl. Harold W. Dawson (Wolfgang Bodison)
• Steward (Oscar Jordan)
• Capt. West (John M. Jackson)
• Tom (Joshua Malina)