Directed by:
Simon WestCinematography:
Peter Menzies Jr.Composer:
Carter BurwellCast:
John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell, Timothy Hutton, Leslie Stefanson, Daniel von Bargen, Clarence Williams III, James Woods, Mark Boone Junior (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
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. (official distributor synopsis)
Reviews (2)
A decent enough crime drama in a military setting. Perfect cast, very good script and an amazing John Travolta. I could easily stand more films like this.
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John Travolta didn't fit the role for my tastes. His quipping was awkward, and when he was supposed to be angry, I really didn’t buy it. Simon West, in short, probably won't be the director to push him to give a good dramatic performance, although Travolta certainly has what it takes. Madeleine Stowe, on the other hand, gave off a much more plausible impression. Luckily, though, The General's Daughter has an interesting, honest crime plot and manages to be thrilling, so no spectator harm takes place - it’s just rather unfortunate that it could have been better if, for example, the considered Michael Douglas had accepted the main role.
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