The General
Consistently ranked among the greatest films ever made, Buster Keaton's The General is so brilliantly conceived and executed that it continues to inspire awe and laughter with every viewing.
Running Time
79 mins
Year
1926
Kanopy ID
1114069
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Hilarious and so much good acting by the matchless Buster Keaton. I wish he was portraying a fellow helping the Union instead of the Confederate Army.
GOOD MOVIES
Not sure how anything about a loyal Southerner stopping those dastardly Union men could be a classic. The Lost Cause should be lost and forgotten, Keaton or not.
Excellent movie
Great movie!
Awesome!
Loved it!