Imitation General
"The war's wildest story!"
Originally released in 1958. Imitation General is a comedy/war film. directed by George Marshall. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Glenn Ford, Red Buttons, and Taina Elg
Synopsis
An officer poses as a general after the death of his commanding officer and inspires his troops to victory.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Ford
as MSgt. Murphy Savage
Red Buttons
as Cpl. Chan Derby
Taina Elg
as Simone
Dean Jones
as Cpl. Terry Sellers
Kent Smith
as Brig. Gen. Charles Lane
Tige Andrews
as Pvt. Orville Hutchmeyer
John Wilder
as Lt. Jeff Clayton
Ralph Votrian
as American Pfc.
Paul Busch
as German Tank Commander
Barry Cahill
as Jeep Driver
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imitation General about?
An officer poses as a general after the death of his commanding officer and inspires his troops to victory.
Who directed Imitation General?
Imitation General was directed by George Marshall.
How long is Imitation General?
Imitation General has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Imitation General released?
Imitation General was released on August 20, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Imitation General?
The main cast of Imitation General includes Glenn Ford, Red Buttons, Taina Elg, Dean Jones, Kent Smith.