The General (1926) movie poster

The General (1926)

"Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter."
ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 92% (RT: 92%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionAdventureComedyWarRomance

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Director
Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
Runtime
1h 19m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.9/10 (1,386 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
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 as Annabelle's Brother
Charles Henry Smith as Annabelle's Father
Joe Keaton as Union General
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,386 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 92%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 1926 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The General is a 1926 action, adventure, comedy film directed by Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton. 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 film has been rated by 1,386 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, The General delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The General (1926) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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