Imitation General(1958)
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Imitation General Synopsis
An officer poses as a general after the death of his commanding officer and inspires his troops to victory.
Imitation General (1958) is a comedy and war film directed by George Marshall, released on August 20, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Glenn Ford, Red Buttons, Taina Elg and Dean Jones. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- George Marshall
- Writers:
- William Bowers, William Chamberlain
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Imitation General Cast & Crew
Main 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
Paul Busch
as German Tank Commander
- Barry Cahill
Barry Cahill
as Jeep Driver
- Fred Kruger
Fred Kruger
as German Prisoner
- Joe Di Reda
Joe Di Reda
as Soldier
Key crew
Directed by George Marshall, written by William Bowers and William Chamberlain.
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Imitation General Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Imitation General – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Imitation General online?
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Imitation General (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Imitation General?
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The main cast of Imitation General (1958) includes Glenn Ford, Red Buttons, Taina Elg, Dean Jones and Kent Smith. The film was directed by George Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Imitation General released?
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Imitation General was released on August 20, 1958 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Imitation General worth watching?
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Imitation General (1958) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.