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G.I. Jane
Action · Drama · War · 1997
In response to political pressure from Senator Lillian DeHaven, the U.S. Navy begins a program that would allow for the eventual integration of women into its combat services. The program begins with a single trial candidate, Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil, who is chosen specifically for her femininity. O'Neil enters the grueling Navy SEAL training program under the command of Master Chief John James Urgayle, who unfairly pushes O'Neil until her determination wins his respect.
Movie details
G.I. Jane
“Failure is not an option.”
1997 Action · Drama · War 2h 5m
Critical arithmetic
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Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
In response to political pressure from Senator Lillian DeHaven, the U.S. Navy begins a program that would allow for the eventual integration of women into its combat services. The program begins with a single trial candidate, Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil, who is chosen specifically for her femininity. O'Neil enters the grueling Navy SEAL training program under the command of Master Chief John James Urgayle, who unfairly pushes O'Neil until her determination wins his respect.
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over G.I. Jane?
For the defence
The Sentimental Softie
“You came to feel something, and you will.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
David Twohy · Danielle Alexandra
Demi Moore
Lt. Jordan O'Neil
Viggo Mortensen
Master Chief John James Urgayle
Morris Chestnut
McCool
Josh Hopkins
Flea
David Vadim
Cortez
Jim Caviezel
Slovnik
Boyd Kestner
Wickwire
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The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.