Andres Gomez
10/10Just amazing. Really, really impressive scenes with the railway engines and a physically incredible Keaton.
Reviewed on February 26, 2016
The General(1926)
Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.
7.9(1,451)1h 19m1926-12-25
ComedyWarRomance
The General 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.
The General (1926) is a comedy, war and romance film directed by Clyde Bruckman, released on December 25, 1926 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender and Jim Farley. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 1,451 ratings.
- Director:
- Clyde Bruckman
- Writers:
- Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman, Charles Henry Smith
- Producers:
- Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck
- Cinematographer:
- Devereaux Jennings
- Production:
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions
- Budget:
- $750,000
- Revenue:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The General (1926) Trailer
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The General Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The General.
Masters of Cinema 100th Anniversary Trailer
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The General (1926) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
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The General 1927 Movie Trailer
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15 sec Trailer
Teaser
Train Chase Scene | Buster Keaton Uncouples the Soldiers’ Carriage
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Buster Keaton Rejected from the Army – Enlistment Scene
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Buster Keaton Clears the Tracks – Iconic Train Scene
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Masters of Cinema Limited Edition UHD Blu-ray Unboxing
Featurette
The General Cast & Crew
Main 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
Frank Barnes
as Annabelle's Brother
- Charles Henry Smith
Charles Henry Smith
as Annabelle's Father
Joe Keaton
as Union General
Mike Donlin
as Union General
- Tom Nawn
Tom Nawn
as Union General
- Henry Baird
Henry Baird
as Soldier (uncredited)
- Joe Bricher
Joe Bricher
as Soldier (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Clyde Bruckman, written by Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman and Charles Henry Smith, produced by Buster Keaton and Joseph M. Schenck.
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The General Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 1,451 ratings.
CinemaSerf
8/10There's quite a lot going on here - it is certainly comedic, but there is also plenty of action and even some romance in this American Civil War story. Keaton ("Johnnie") has been deemed more important as a railroad engineer so was rejected as a soldier - but this causes his girlfriend "Annabelle" and her family to think he is yella'! When the Yankees concoct a plan to steal his engine "The General" whilst she is…
Reviewed on June 6, 2022
James
7/10This is Keaton’s masterpiece, a flawed one, yes. It’s not funny enough and the story could be developed more. But it is significant, flaws and all. The closest a film will ever get to flawed perfection.
Reviewed on October 28, 2023
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The General – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The General online?
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The General (1926) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The General?
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The main cast of The General (1926) includes Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley and Frederick Vroom. The film was directed by Clyde Bruckman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The General released?
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The General was released on December 25, 1926 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The General worth watching?
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The General (1926) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 1,451 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, war and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The General?
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Yes. The official The General trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.