The General

The General

19261hr 19min
critics rating 92%92%
audience rating 92%92%

Step back in time to the heart of America's Civil War in this thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and locomotives. Meet Johnny Gray, a daring engineer whose prized possession, 'The General,' is snatched away by Union spies. But this is no ordinary train heist - Johnny's sweetheart, Annabelle, is on board the runaway locomotive. Determined to save both his beloved train and his lady love, Johnny embarks on a high-stakes mission filled with danger and excitement.

As the wheels of 'The General' race across the screen, you'll be swept up in a whirlwind of action and adventure. Will Johnny Gray be able to outsmart the Union spies and rescue Annabelle before it's too late? Join him on this epic journey through stunning landscapes and heart-pounding chase scenes. Get ready to experience the thrill of a lifetime in "The General," a timeless classic that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last frame.

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Cast

Buster Keaton

Johnnie Gray

Buster Keaton

Joe Keaton

Union General

Joe Keaton

Glen Cavender

Captain Anderson

Glen Cavender

Frank Hagney

Confederate Recruiter (uncredited)

Frank Hagney

Marion Mack

Annabelle Lee

Marion Mack

Jim Farley

General Thatcher

Jim Farley

Al St. John

Officer on Horseback (uncredited)

Al St. John

Edward Hearn

Union Officer (uncredited)

Edward Hearn

Frederick Vroom

A Southern General

Frederick Vroom

Louis Lewyn

Soldier (uncredited)

Louis Lewyn

Eddie Foster

Union Railroad Fireman (uncredited)

Eddie Foster

Elgin Lessley

Union General Who Gives Command to Cross Bridge (uncredited)

Elgin Lessley

Ray Hanford

Raider (uncredited)

Ray Hanford

Mike Donlin

Union General

Mike Donlin

Budd Fine

Raider (uncredited)

Budd Fine

Jack Hanlon

Bit Part (uncredited)

Jack Hanlon

Frank Barnes

Annabelle's Brother

Frank Barnes

Hilliard Karr

Soldier (uncredited)

Hilliard Karr

Charles Phillips

Raider (uncredited)

Charles Phillips

Henry Baird

Soldier (uncredited)

Henry Baird

Jimmy Bryant

Raider (uncredited)

Jimmy Bryant

Ray Thomas

Raider (uncredited)

Ray Thomas

Jack Dempster

Raider (uncredited)

Jack Dempster

Ross McCutcheon

Raider (uncredited)

Ross McCutcheon

Harold Terry

Union Soldier (uncredited)

Harold Terry

Ronald Gilstrap

Union Soldier (uncredited)

Ronald Gilstrap

Joe Bricher

Soldier (uncredited)

Joe Bricher

C.C. Cruson

Officer (uncredited)

C.C. Cruson

Al Hanson

Raider (uncredited)

Al Hanson

Charles Henry Smith

Annabelle's Father

Charles Henry Smith

Jackie Lowe

Boy Who Follows Johnny (uncredited)

Jackie Lowe

Red Thompson

Raider (uncredited)

Red Thompson

Jean Woodward

(uncredited)

Jean Woodward

James Walsh

Soldier (uncredited)

James Walsh

Red Rial

Raider (uncredited)

Red Rial

Keith Fennell

Soldier (uncredited)

Keith Fennell

Anthony Harvey

Raider (uncredited)

Anthony Harvey

Kenneth Hawley Ward

Soldier (uncredited)

Kenneth Hawley Ward

John Wilson

Union Soldier (uncredited)

John Wilson

Sergeant Bukowski

Officer (uncredited)

Sergeant Bukowski

Billy Lynn

Soldier (uncredited)

Billy Lynn

Tom Moran

Raider (uncredited)

Tom Moran

Tom Nawn

Union General

Tom Nawn