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1926 · 79 min · NR

The General

Directed by Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton · Action, Adventure, Comedy, War, Romance, Drama

The General (1926) is a Action film, directed by Clyde Bruckman and Buster Keaton set in Georgia. It runs 79 minutes and is rated NR.

A survival, with a comedic and tense tone. Themes of war's cost and survival run throughout.

Cinematography
Bert HainesDevereaux Jennings
Cast
Buster KeatonMarion MackGlen CavenderJim FarleyFrederick VroomFrank BarnesCharles Henry SmithJoe Keaton

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Georgia

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
War's CostSurvival
Tone
ComedicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Inspired By Real Events
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