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The General 1926

“Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.”

★ 7.9/10 NR ActionAdventureComedyWarRomanceDrama Released
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What is The General?

The General is a film first released in 1926. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Comedy, War.

Type
Film
Year
1926
Status
Released
Runtime
79 minutes
Release date
Dec 25, 1926
Studios
Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, War
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88 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Action #Adventure #Comedy

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The General is a film first released in 1926. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Comedy, War. Produced and broadcast by Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions. Current status: Released.

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“During the Civil War, an engineer must rescue his stolen locomotive and his lady love.”

Reasons to watch
  • stars buster keaton
  • civil war setting
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  • not rated by the provided sources for modern sensitivities

Watch it if you want to see a classic 1926 comedy and romance film starring buster keaton.

The film combines elements of comedy, war, and romance during the American Civil War.

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When was The General released?

The film was released on 12/25/1926 in the US.

Who stars in the film?

The film stars Buster Keaton, who also co-directed it.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What genres are associated with the movie?

The film is categorized as comedy, war, and romance.

What is the story adapted from?

The story was adapted from the 1889 memoir The Great Locomotive Chase by William Pittenger.