The General
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ABOUT THE FILM: Many critics consider THE GENERAL to be the last great comedy of the silent era, and it consistently ranks as one of the greatest comedies of all time on international critics’ polls. Set during the Civil War and based on a true incident, the film is also an authentic looking period piece, bringing the scope and realism of Matthew Brady-like images to brilliant life. The title refers not to Keaton’s character, but to his engine, The General, which figures prominently in one of th
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Cast
Nídia Roque
Recepcionista
Soraia Chaves
Carolina Carvalho
Maria Luísa Paiva Monteiro (Jovem)
Margarida Marinho
Isabel Ruth
Pedro Rovisco
Agente DGS 2
Inês Costa
Sara
Romeu Vala
Roberto
Sourced from American Cinematheque · Updated May 1, 2026
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