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The General

The General

Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The General
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, War
  • Release Date: 1926-12-25
  • Runtime: 79 minutes
  • Rating: 7.945/10 (1322 votes)
  • Budget: $750,000
  • Revenue: $1,000,000
  • Production Companies: Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.4379
  • Languages: No Language

Cast & Crew

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

as Johnnie Gray

Marion Mack

Marion Mack

as Annabelle Lee

Glen Cavender

Glen Cavender

as Captain Anderson

Jim Farley

Jim Farley

as General Thatcher

Frederick Vroom

Frederick Vroom

as A Southern General

Frank Barnes

Frank Barnes

as Annabelle's Brother

Charles Henry Smith

Charles Henry Smith

as Annabelle's Father

Joe Keaton

Joe Keaton

as Union General

Mike Donlin

Mike Donlin

as Union General

Tom Nawn

Tom Nawn

as Union General

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Billy Crystal on Buster Keaton and THE GENERAL

The General (1926) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

William Friedkin on Buster Keaton's THE GENERAL

Critics' Picks - 'The General'

The General 1927 Movie Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The General?â–Ľ

The General is a Action, Adventure, Comedy, War movie directed by . It was released on 1926-12-25.

Who are the main actors in The General?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley, Frederick Vroom, .

Where can I watch The General online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The General is available.

Is The General based on a true story?â–Ľ

Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.

What is the IMDb rating of The General?â–Ľ

The General has an IMDb rating of 7.945/10 based on 1322 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The General?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $750,000 and earned $1,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The General?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The General filmed?â–Ľ

The General was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The General?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The General is 79 minutes.

Is The General suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The General?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The General.

Does The General have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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