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Release Year1931
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageSV
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorGustaf Bergman
WritersGustaf Bergman
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe General
About The General
Maria, a young Russian student, is loved by Viktor Sabline, a Russian scientist. They marry and immediately afterwards, the World War breaks out and Viktor is drafted as lieutenant.
Directed by Gustaf Bergman, The General leans on a strong ensemble — Edvin Adolphson, Inga Tidblad, Paul Seelig — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1931.
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