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The General's Daughter

3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)
There's the right way, the wrong way and the Army way. But there's no way military investigator Paul Brenner (John Travolta) is going to participate in a cover-up when Fort MacCallum officials try to hide the motive behind the murder of a beautiful female officer.
  • Starring: John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe
  • Directed by: Simon West
  • Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
  • Release year: 1999
  • Studio: Paramount
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Synopsis: There's the right way, the wrong way and the Army way. But there's no way military investigator Paul Brenner (John Travolta) is going to participate in a cover-up when Fort MacCallum officials try to hide the motive behind the murder of a beautiful female officer.
Starring: John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe
Supporting actors: James Cromwell, Timothy Hutton, Leslie Stefanson, Daniel von Bargen, Clarence Williams III, James Woods, Peter Weireter, Mark Boone Junior, John Beasley, Boyd Kestner, Brad Beyer, John Benjamin Hickey, Rick Dial, Ariyan A. Johnson, John Frankenheimer, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Chris Snyder, Steve Danton, Rich Jackson
Directed by: Simon West
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, War
Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release year: 1999
Studio: Paramount
MPAA Rating: Rated R for graphic images relating to sexual violence including a strong rape scene, some perverse sexuality, nudity and language
ASIN: B005DNPFMC (Rental) and B001KT3ZI4 (Purchase)
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The General's Daughter DVD ~ John Travolta

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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: June 18, 1999
  • MPAA: Rated R for graphic images relating to sexual violence including a strong rape scene, some perverse sexuality, nudity and language
  • Production Company: Paramount Pictures, Neufeld Rehme Productions, MFP Munich Film Partners GmbH & Company I. Produktions KG
  • Filming Locations: Savannah, Georgia, USA | Steamboat Slough, Sacramento County, California, USA | Tybee Island, Georgia, USA | Van Nuys Airport - 6590 Hayvenhurst Avenue, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA | Wormsloe Plantation - 7601 Skidway Road, Savannah, Georgia, USA
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58 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A strained plot but good performances, November 25, 1999
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Edward Nickerson (Wurzburg, Germany) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The General's Daughter (DVD)
Not a great movie, but still entertaining. I especially enjoyed the characters and performances of Travolta and James Woods. The nudity and S&M in the film is disturbing, as it was probably intended to be, but its so in-your-face that it threw me off from fully immersing in the experience, making me feel like I'd stepped into the wrong movie. Stowe was underused, her role as a romantic foil for Travolta forced. You have a pretty good idea who the bad guys are going to be by the middle of the movie, if not earlier, but there's still enough doubts and twists to keep you second guessing till near the end. I didn't like the same old portrayal of the military. From this film you'd think most of the officers are sexual or moral deviants without integrity or honor. But I guess it wouldn't have been much of a who-done-it if you can't suspect everyone. Watch the film, but don't let your expectations get too high.
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This movie provokes the view, September 28, 2002
This review is from: The General's Daughter (DVD)
When you see such a polarisation of opinions on a book or a film, you actually see a good work because it is making people think. This movie does that and yes, provokes violent extremes in how people perceive it.

Yeah, John's accent [stinks] big time, but he gives one of the best performances of his career. Stowe is always beautiful to watch, an elegant actress that be oh so feminine and yet have a strong will and a mind of her own. She shines in a role that often gives her little to work with speaking of her radiant talent. Timothy Hutton is as always, a superb actor (Tim your Daddy would be very proud of you!!) James Woods - what can you say - you love him or you hate him, but he is one of the best around and he gives a moving performance and the person with the secrets Travolta needs. James Cromwell is finally getting the recognition and the roles he deserves and does his very best in another unlikeable role, bringing it little nuances of a man caught between loving his daughter and the higher calling of military honour.

This movie does not show the military and its treatment of its female members in a good light bringing back many such stories we have seen through the years on evening news, maybe with such graphically grim - almost claustrophobic feel that it will cause some people to dislike the film for that alone, especially in today's climate of the world.

But is a gripping, on the edge film, that does not take the easy road, but delivers a powerful punch...maybe too powerful for some.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible movie -- Bad plot, Lame dialogue, Eroticized Rape, May 29, 2000
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This review is from: The General's Daughter (Special Edition) [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Don't see this movie or buy it. It was a poor excuse for an action movie. The end makes no sense -- the murderer has no motive.

And... to top it all off. The rape seen is totally eroticized. The female protagonist is in agony, and we, as viewers, keep seeing her perfect nipples. It's enough to traumatize any female viewer.

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