Overview
- Kevin Pollak spoke to PEOPLE in an interview republished June 29, 2026, sharing fresh behind-the-scenes memories from the 1992 film A Few Good Men.
- Pollak described director Rob Reiner’s insistence that the cast enjoy themselves on set as a deliberate way to keep performances alive and focused.
- He recalled Jack Nicholson trying to distract Tom Cruise by making faces during the courtroom exchange while Cruise stayed in character and completed the take.
- The remembrances are offered in the context of Reiner’s death on December 14, 2025, which prompted industry tributes and renewed attention to his work.
- A Few Good Men remains a touchstone of early 1990s cinema, earning multiple Academy Award nominations and continuing to be celebrated for its direction and ensemble performances.