The General

Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.

19261h 19m7.9(1,464 votes)

ComedyWarRomance

Synopsis

During America’s Civil War, Union spies steal engineer Johnny Gray's beloved locomotive, 'The General'—with Johnnie's lady love aboard an attached boxcar—and he single-handedly must do all in his power to both get The General back and to rescue Annabelle.

The General (1926) is a comedy, war, and romance film directed by Clyde Bruckman. It stars Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, and Glen Cavender. The film runs for 1 hour 19 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.9 out of 10 from 1,464 votes.

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Director

Clyde Bruckman

Cast

Buster Keaton

Johnnie Gray

Marion Mack

Annabelle Lee

Glen Cavender

Captain Anderson

Jim Farley

General Thatcher

Frederick Vroom

A Southern General

Frank Barnes

Annabelle's Brother

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Who stars in The General?

The General stars Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, and Jim Farley, and was directed by Clyde Bruckman.

How long is The General?

The General has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes.

When did The General come out?

The General was released in 1926.

What genre is The General?

The General is a comedy, war, and romance film.

Is The General worth watching?

The General holds an average audience score of 7.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.