Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee

Chattahoochee

1990Movie98 minEnglish

In 1955 Florida, a Korean vet has a breakdown and is incarcerated in a "maximum security" mental health prison, where patients are abused.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users65%
Director: Dustin Lance BlackGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

In 1950s Florida, a man wrongly convicted of murder is sent to the notorious Chattahoochee State Hospital, which operates more like a prison. He encounters corrupt guards and fellow inmates, and must fight for his survival and sanity. The film is based on a true story of institutional abuse and the struggle for justice within the confines of a flawed system.

Critical Reception

Chattahoochee received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing its graphic violence and bleak tone. While Gary Oldman's performance was often praised, the film struggled to find a wider audience and is generally considered a lesser-known entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gary Oldman delivers a powerful, albeit harrowing, performance.
  • The film is criticized for its unrelenting brutality and gratuitous violence.
  • Despite its true-story basis, the narrative often feels sensationalized.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be intense and disturbing, with some appreciating the acting but many put off by the graphic content and bleak storyline.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Grady Stiles Jr., whose life and experiences in the Florida mental health system were extremely controversial.

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John Chard

John Chard

Well, I don't reckon I'm a hero. Sure don't feel like one. I just did what I could. One thing at a time. Step by step. Chattahoochee is directed by Mick Jackson and written by James Cresson (as James Hicks). It stars Gary Oldman, Dennis...