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1926 · Movie · 1h 19m

The General

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.

My take

A silent-era adventure that trades cynicism for charm—a clever engineer on a desperate mission to reclaim his stolen locomotive. Pure physical comedy and ingenious problem-solving that feels like watching a master craftsman at work.

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Cast

Buster KeatonMarion MackGlen Cavender

Directors

Clyde BruckmanBuster Keaton

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