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The General

A lone engineer, unaware of his crucial contributions to the war, embarks on a treacherous solo quest to reclaim his beloved locomotive from Union forces and navigate treacherous terrain to bring it back home.

In this classic silent film, Johnnie is torn between his loyalty to his beloved train, "The General", and his love for Annabelle Lee. When the Civil War breaks out, Johnnie is deemed too valuable as an engineer to join the fight, leading Annabelle to mistakenly believe he's a coward. But when Union spies capture The General, with Annabelle on board, Johnnie must embark on a daring rescue mission to save both his loves.

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United Kingdom

  • AustraliaAustralia
  • AustriaAustria
  • BrazilBrazil
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Info about The General

Studio(s): Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Jan 16, 1927

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $2,180,000.00

Budget: $750,000.00

Genres:Action, Adventure, Comedy, War, Drama

The General: Where to Watch Online in United Kingdom?

At the present time, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy "The General" completely free of charge, though with occasional advertisements, on the following streaming platforms: Prime Video, Tubi TV, Amazon Freevee, Plex. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "The General" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, YouTube.