The General
"Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter."
Originally released in 1926. The General is a action/adventure film. directed by Clyde Bruckman. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, and Glen Cavender
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (1,366 votes)
Budget
$750K
Production budget
Box Office
$1M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Buster Keaton
as Johnnie Gray
Marion Mack
as Annabelle Lee
Glen Cavender
as Captain Anderson
Jim Farley
as General Thatcher
Frederick Vroom
as A Southern General
Frank Barnes
as Annabelle's Brother
Charles Henry Smith
as Annabelle's Father
Joe Keaton
as Union General
Mike Donlin
as Union General
Tom Nawn
as Union General
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $750,000
- Revenue
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions
- Buster Keaton Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The General about?
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...
Who directed The General?
The General was directed by Clyde Bruckman.
How long is The General?
The General has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was The General released?
The General was released on December 25, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The General?
The main cast of The General includes Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley, Frederick Vroom.
Is The General worth watching?
The General has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,366 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.