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The General's Daughter (1999), Director: Simon West, rated R for nudity, language, violence

Go behind the lies.

Film ClipStarring: John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell, Timothy Hutton, Clarence Williams III, James Woods, Leslie Stefanson

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"We don't like our personnel being arrested by outside people, without our knowing about it. There are three ways of doing things: the right way, the wrong way, and the Army way. See that in doing it your way, Mr. Brenner, you don't forget about the Army way." – Col. Fowler

Why watch this? An excellent adaptation from the book of the same name.

Plot Summary: Army investigators Paul Brenner and Sara Sunhill are tasked with solving the murder of Capt. Elisabeth Campbell, the daughter of a decorated General. As they delve into the case, they uncover a web of secrets and scandals surrounding Captain Campbell's past and the military establishment. Their investigation reveals a possible cover-up and raises questions about honor, duty, and the devastating impact of betrayal within the military ranks.

Dad's Preview: This intense military crime drama is intense and thrilling as investigators uncover things they were not meant to find. The film's pacing is perfect, as the cover-up begins to involve more and more high-ranking military officials. The cast does a very nice job selling the story and the ending has quite an unexpected surprise.


Mace Neufeld; Paramount Pictures

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