The General

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A heart-pounding chase unfolds as a brave engineer races to reclaim his stolen locomotive and rescue his love amid Civil War chaos, blending thrilling stunts, timeless romance, and comedic misadventures into a cinematic masterpiece.

The General Trivia

What year was the silent film "The General," starring Buster Keaton, released? (Expert)
#1: 1926
#2: 1927
#3: 1928
#4: 1929
What is the primary historical event that the film "The General" is based on? (Hard)
#1: The American Civil War
#2: The War of 1812
#3: The Revolutionary War
#4: The Spanish-American War
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The General Fun Facts

The General, a character from the movie The General, is based on a real-life locomotive called The Great Locomotive Chase, which was involved in a daring Civil War espionage attempt by Union soldiers in 1862.
The General was actually portrayed by a different locomotive in several scenes, as the original train was damaged during filming.

The General Polls

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