The General

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸข 20/100
Total warning time: 4m
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (4m)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:15:00 - 00:16:00] Mild comedic violence during train chase scenes.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:00 - 00:46:00] Slapstick fighting between characters.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:10:00 - 01:12:00] Train derailment with no graphic injuries shown.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
The General
Year: 1926
Certificate: Passed
Runtime: 67 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
IMDB: 8.1
Votes: 81156
Gross: 1,033,895
Director: Clyde Bruckman
Stars: Buster Keaton, Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender
Overview: When Union spies steal an engineer's beloved locomotive, he pursues it single-handedly and straight through enemy lines.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed and starred in the movie 'The General' (1926)?
A: The movie 'The General' (1926) was directed by and starred Buster Keaton, alongside Marion Mack and Glen Cavender.
Q: What is the plot of 'The General' (1926)?
A: 'The General' (1926) is a silent comedy film set during the American Civil War. It follows the story of a train engineer named Johnnie Gray (Buster Keaton) who tries to rescue his beloved locomotive, 'The General,' and his girlfriend Annabelle Lee (Marion Mack) after they are stolen by Union spies.
Q: Is 'The General' (1926) based on a true story?
A: Yes, 'The General' (1926) is loosely based on the true story of the Great Locomotive Chase that occurred during the American Civil War in 1862.
Q: What makes 'The General' (1926) significant in film history?
A: 'The General' (1926) is considered one of the greatest silent films ever made and showcases Buster Keaton's incredible physical comedy and stunt work. It is also praised for its historical accuracy and elaborate train sequences.
Q: Was 'The General' (1926) a commercial success when it was released?
A: No, 'The General' (1926) was not a commercial success upon its initial release. However, it has since been critically acclaimed and is now regarded as a classic of silent cinema.