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  • 1999
  • R
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 56 m
  • 1999
  • R
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 56 m

Summary When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is raped and murdered, the undercover military investigator (Travolta) assigned to the case discovers a shocking labyrinth of murderous sexual obsession and deceit.

Directed By: Simon West

Written By: Nelson DeMille, Christopher Bertolini, William Goldman

  • 1999
  • R
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 56 m
  • 1999
  • R
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 56 m

The General's Daughter

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews
47
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Summary When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is raped and murdered, the undercover military investigator (Travolta) assigned to the case discovers a shocking labyrinth of murderous sexual obsession and deceit.

Directed By: Simon West

Written By: Nelson DeMille, Christopher Bertolini, William Goldman

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews
47
17% Positive
4 Reviews
63% Mixed
15 Reviews
21% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews
47
17% Positive
4 Reviews
63% Mixed
15 Reviews
21% Negative
5 Reviews

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80
The cinematic equivalent of a disposable airplane read, a hokey, kinky military thriller that's twisty and compelling enough to hook viewers in the mood for a trashy good time.
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60
A prosaic, sexually perverse thriller masquerading as a critical look at military injustice.
By Rita Kempley FULL REVIEW
50
The acting is fine. The ensemble is strong. The story moves along. Yet a coating of sleaze clings to the film, like bread dipped in batter.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
50
Watching John Travolta ease into a role is always a pleasure, but this film version of Nelson DeMille's 1992 best-selling mystery novel is a lurid mess.
By Peter Travers FULL REVIEW
50
It should be said that Travolta delivers a wonderful performance that's lost in a mediocre -- and, at times, rather misogynistic and homophobic -- film.
By Robert Wilonsky FULL REVIEW
38
To divulge the plot would spoil the experience -- you'll be shocked to discover, and maybe even surprised to learn, just how lame the damn thing really is.
By Rick Groen FULL REVIEW
25
So bloated, self-righteous and exploitative, it's hard to imagine anyone staying to the end, much less demanding a sequel.
By William Arnold FULL REVIEW
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Production Company Paramount Pictures, Neufeld Rehme Productions, MFP Munich Film Partners GmbH & Company I. Produktions KG, Hollywood Licensing Group, Mace Neufeld Productions
Release Date Jun 18, 1999
Duration 1 h 56 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Go behind the lies.
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Awards

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
• 3 Nominations
Santa Fe Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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