Concert “The General”

General

USA 1926

Directors: Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman

Cast:
Buster Keaton: Johnny Gray
Marion Mack: Annabelle Lee
and many more

Length: approx. 80 minutes

Action:

The General is an action-comedy filmed in 1926, directed by and starring Buster Keaton. The film is set during the American Civil War and is based on the historically documented Andrews Raid of April 12, 1862. Train engineer Johnnie Gray single-handedly pursues his locomotive “The General,” which has been stolen by Union spies. With persistence, daring stunts, and ingenuity, he manages to reclaim both his engine and the affection of his beloved Annabelle Lee. The General is considered one of the most important comedies in film history.

Music:

New musical score by Wilfried Kaets for grand piano

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