The General's Daughter (1999) movie poster

The General's Daughter (1999)

"Go behind the lies."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 34% (RT: 22%, MC: 47) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 56m
Country
Germany, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (1,006 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
22%
Metacritic
47
Cast
John Travolta as Warrant Officer Paul Brenner
Madeleine Stowe as Warrant Officer Sarah Sunhill
James Cromwell as General Joseph Campbell
Timothy Hutton as Colonel William Kent
Leslie Stefanson as Captain Elisabeth Campbell
Daniel von Bargen as Police Chief Yardley
Clarence Williams III as Colonel George Fowler
James Woods as Colonel Robert Moore
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 1,006 votes. Critics scored it lower at 34%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
When the body of Army Capt. Elisabeth Campbell is found on a Georgia military base, two investigators, Warrant Officers Paul Brenner and Sara Sunhill, are ordered to solve her murder. What they uncover is anything but clear-cut. Unseemly details emerge about Campbell's life, leading to allegations of a possible military coverup of her death and the involvement of her father, Lt. Gen. Joseph Campbell. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated thriller films of 1999 among dedicated fans.
  • The iconic poster for The General's Daughter was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • The initial cut of The General's Daughter was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

The General's Daughter is a 1999 thriller, mystery, crime film directed by Simon West. When the body of Army Capt. Elisabeth Campbell is found on a Georgia military base, two investigators, Warrant Officers Paul Brenner and Sara Sunhill, are ordered to solve her murder.

What they uncover is anything but clear-cut. Unseemly details emerge about Campbell's life, leading to allegations of a possible military coverup of her death and the involvement of her father, Lt. Gen.

Joseph Campbell. The film has been rated by 1,006 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a thriller film, The General's Daughter delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The General's Daughter (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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