The General
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
Available Screenings1 venue
Los Angeles, CA1 venue
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
About The General
The plot addresses Maria Luísa's struggle for freedom, the struggle for rights and privileges that, at the time, were reserved almost exclusively to men. Maria Luísa decides to assume a false identity - that of a man.
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Will The General have advance screenings?
Yes, The General currently has 1 advance screening listed on SeeItEarly in cities including Los Angeles. New screenings are added as studios announce them.
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Where is The General screening?
The General is screening in Los Angeles. Visit the individual screening pages above for exact venue details, dates, and how to get passes.
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