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The General
TrailerJohnnie loves two things: his train and the lovely Annabelle Lee. When the Civil War breaks out he enlists as a soldier, but it is decided that he is too valuable as an engineer. Annabelle thinks it is because he is a coward. When Union spies capture Johnnie with Annabelle on board, Johnnie 'The General' must rescue both his loves.Actors: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley, Frederick Vroom, Charles Henry Smith, Frank Barnes, Joe Keaton, Mike Donlin, Tom Nawn, Eddie Foster, ...»Director: Clyde Bruckman, Buster KeatonCountry: United StatesDuration: 67 minQuality: HDRelease: 1926IMDb: 8.10 CommentsSort By- Newest
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Actors of "The General"
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Characters of "The General"
Johnnie GrayPlayed by: Buster KeatonAnnabelle LeePlayed by: Marion MackCaptain AndersonPlayed by: Glen CavenderGeneral ThatcherPlayed by: Jim FarleyA Southern GeneralPlayed by: Frederick VroomAnnabelle's FatherPlayed by: Charles Henry SmithAnnabelle's BrotherPlayed by: Frank Barnes -
Directors of "The General"
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Creators of "The General"
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Critic Reviews of "The General"
Time OutJune 24, 2006Only superlatives will do to describe Keaton's hilarious Civil War dramatic comedy.
New York TimesMarch 25, 2006This is by no means so good as Mr. Keaton's previous efforts.
Chicago Sun-TimesJanuary 01, 2000[Keaton's films] have such a graceful perfection, such a meshing of story, character and episode, that they unfold like music.
Times (UK)September 23, 2014In these times when all risk is assumed by CGI effects, Keaton's squealing funny, exquisitely timed, death-defying leaps are all the more breathtaking.
Daily Telegraph (UK)January 23, 2014The film boasts the most sustained passages of virtuoso slapstick genius Keaton ever shot, and an unflagging momentum that lets it get away with being a reel longer than most of his best-known pictures.
Little White LiesJanuary 23, 2014A hilarious comedy and a thrilling action film. The General has it all.
Total FilmJanuary 20, 2014A jaw-plunging blend of physical dexterity and bravura moviemaking.
ColeSmithey.comSeptember 05, 2011[VIDEO ESSAY] There was only one Buster Keaton. "The General" is his swansong.
EmanuelLevy.ComJune 25, 2011One of Buster Keaton's most hilarious and most popular comedies
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