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The General

1926 · 79 min · Director: Clyde Bruckman

The General (1926) is an action drama, directed by Clyde Bruckman. It stars Buster Keaton and Marion Mack. The 79-minute film holds an audience score of 7.9/10.

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Buster Keaton Buster Keaton Marion Mack Marion Mack Glen Cavender Glen Cavender Jim Farley Jim Farley Frederick Vroom Frederick Vroom F Frank Barnes

What The General Is 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 his power to both get The General back and to rescue Annabelle.

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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 his power to both get The General back and to rescue Annabelle.

Where can I watch The General?

The General is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The General?

The General runs for 79 minutes (1h 19m).

When did The General come out?

The General was released in 1926.

Who directed The General?

The General was directed by Clyde Bruckman.

Who stars in The General?

The General stars Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley.

What is The General's rating?

The General holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 84 out of 100.

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