Nonverbal Communication In 'A Few Good Men'

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One movie scene that involves nonverbal communication, there scene from "A Few Good Men, " when the Tom Cruise as about to confront the general about the red code he issued. The scene is in court room when Cruise is the prosecuting attorney who just decided he is about get the general to say he issued the command. It is an important scene because the lawyer that Cruise plays could get court marshaled if he incorrectly accuses the general.

The scene is full of non-verbal communication. First, he is visible nervous because he takes a sip of water his hand is shaking tremendously. Also, other support attorneys are sitting at their table. Their eyes are wide with confusion and surprised. The female attorney would is played by Demi Moore, is shaking

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