The Goat(1921)
A great short delivered with wit, imagination and hilarious physical comedy
The Goat Synopsis
A series of misadventures occur when Buster is mistaken for a criminal on the lam.
The Goat (1921) is a comedy film directed by Buster Keaton, released on May 15, 1921 with a runtime of 23m. It stars Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Roberts and Malcolm St. Clair. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 181 ratings.
- Director:
- Buster Keaton
- Writers:
- Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair
- Producers:
- Joseph M. Schenck
- Cinematographer:
- Elgin Lessley
- Production:
- Buster Keaton Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Goat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Buster Keaton
as The Goat
Virginia Fox
as The Police Chief's Daughter
Joe Roberts
as Police Chief
Malcolm St. Clair
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Edward F. Cline
as Cop by Telephone Pole (uncredited)
Jean C. Havez
as Detective (uncredited)
Joe Keaton
as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Louise Keaton
Louise Keaton
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Myra Keaton
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Buster Keaton, written by Buster Keaton and Malcolm St. Clair, produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
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The Goat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 181 ratings.
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The Goat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Goat online?
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The Goat (1921) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Goat?
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The main cast of The Goat (1921) includes Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Roberts, Malcolm St. Clair and Edward F. Cline. The film was directed by Buster Keaton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Goat released?
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The Goat was released on May 15, 1921 and runs for 23m.
Is The Goat worth watching?
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The Goat (1921) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 181 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.