The General

Directed by Buster Keaton & Clyde Bruckman

Train driver Buster Keaton gives chase when Union agents steal his locomotive in this classic silent comedy set at the time of the American Civil War. The highest ranking comedy in Sight and Sound’s poll of the 100 greatest films of all time, this is a peerless work that also manages to deliver moments of high drama and suspense.

Duration:
79 minutes

Languages:
Silent

Year of production:
1926