The General (1927)

Name: The General (1927)
Duration: 1 h 18 min

1hr 18m

1hr 18m
4.2/5 (27.2K)
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After being rejected by the Confederate military, not realizing it was due to his crucial civilian role, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved… More Details »

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Trailer for The General (01:04)

Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton

Writer:

Al Boasberg, Charles Henry Smith, William Pittenger

Release Date:

Feb 5, 1927

Runtime:

1hr 18m

Synopsis

After being rejected by the Confederate military, not realizing it was due to his crucial civilian role, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies and return it through enemy lines.

Cast

Buster Keaton
Marion Mack
Glen Cavender
Jim Farley
Frederick Vroom
Frank Barnes
Joe Keaton
Mike Donlin
Tom Nawn

Letterboxd User Reviews

4.2

RATINGS 665 FANS

4.2

Feb 25, 2019

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Georgia Coley

Apr 30, 2014

I'm not sure why people scoff at old movies. They are still new to those who have not seen them.

2.8K Likes

Julien Faddoul

Dec 11, 2021

I’m having one helluva time watching confederate propaganda dressed as slapstick. Cinema is dangerous.

1.4K Likes

CinemaVoid 🏴‍☠️
Jun 24, 2018

Imagine escaping death this many times in one film.... The devil works hard, but Buster Keaton works harder.

1.2K Likes

sarah

Nov 7, 2023

Not sure if I was more shocked by the incredible stunt work or finding out this was Confederate propaganda.

1.0K Likes

Joe A

Mar 4, 2023

Why can't this little guy just sit still

892 Likes

brendan o'hare
Jun 18, 2020

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you slap a stick.

638 Likes

luvi

Jul 29, 2017

so crazy that people have been trying to make an action movie better than this for almost a hundred years and haven't even come close

595 Likes

sydney

Nov 19, 2020

Noooo, Buster Keaton, don’t romanticize the Confederates, you’re so funny aha. Despite that glaring flaw, The General is most definitely my favorite of the three Buster Keaton films I’ve seen thus far. As opposed to his other works I’ve seen, and, truthfully, silent films…

591 Likes

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Platypus Lord liked

The General

My first silent film (and Buster Keaton film). As a fast reader, the pace of the text blurbs could be obnoxious at times. But the movie was charming, enjoyable, and well-done. Lots of creativity and talent on display here.

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William Luckenbach liked

The General

We’re it not for the lost causey-ness, this movie would be practically perfect. The stunts are breathtaking as they were a century ago and the gags are still drop dead hilarious. It’s just a shame how this film glorifies the confederacy. 7/10

3Y

Yeuris Asencio liked

The General

Somewhat informative about the civil war, but it does do a good job with the comedy side. I don’t watch silent films but this one was fun and the pyrotechnics with the crashing train are pretty insane and risky nearing the end.

1Y
MovieDaddy loved

The General

Arguably the greatest silent movie ever made. The laughs come hard and fast, and the stunts (especially for the 1920s) are amazing. This movie proves that Buster Keaton was a full-fledged genius.

3Y

fish liked

The General

i was a little hesitant at first since i didnt know what to expect, but this was very fun to watch. it reminded me a little of tom and jerry lol

1Y

RitOlive liked

The General

Buster Keaton is pretty funny, and despite this being propaganda for the Confederates, it’s a pretty funny, good movie. Actually enjoyed it!

1Y
Vogue Italia liked

The General

7/1/26: Fun train moments. Why are so many of history’s most famous films just the confederacy being like “well…we shoulda won”

3M

Mazio Turtle loved

The General

10/10 for me. Personally love it. Every re-watch i lough the same and just can't remember anything bad about it.

3Y

Parker Wilson liked

The General

It’s a good one, isn’t as funny as his other works but I like the plot of this one the best

1Y