The General

1927    79m    Not Rated
Action, Adventure,
8.192%92%80%
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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 locomotive after it is seized by Union spies and return it through enemy lines.
Directed By
Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman
Written By
Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton,
Studio
Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions
Cast of The General
  • Buster KeatonJohnny Gray
  • Marion MackAnnabelle Lee
  • Glen CavenderCaptain Anderson
  • Jim FarleyGeneral Thatcher
  • Frederick VroomA Southern General
  • Charles Henry SmithAnnabelle's Father
  • Joe KeatonUnion General
  • Al St. JohnOfficer on Horseback (uncredited)
  • Frank BarnesAnnabelle's Brother
  • Mike DonlinUnion General
  • Tom NawnUnion General
  • Jimmy BryantRaider (uncredited)
  • Budd FineRaider (uncredited)
  • Ray HanfordRaider (uncredited)
  • Charles PhillipsRaider (uncredited)
  • Eddie FosterUnion Railroad Fireman (uncredited)
  • Frank HagneyConfederate Recruiter (uncredited)
  • Jack HanlonBit Part (uncredited)
  • Edward HearnUnion Officer (uncredited)
  • Hilliard KarrSoldier (uncredited)
  • Louis LewynSoldier (uncredited)
  • Elgin LessleyUnion General Who Gives Command to Cross Bridge (uncredited)
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