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UK import. 4K Ultra HD disc is region free and will play on all compatible 4K Ultra HD players worldwide.
 
The General 4K Ultra HD presents Buster Keaton’s silent-era masterpiece in a stunning 4K digital restoration with Dolby Vision HDR. Co-directed, co-written, co-produced, and starring Keaton, this 1926 classic blends breathtaking large-scale stunt work with precision-engineered slapstick, culminating in one of the most celebrated chase sequences in cinema history.
 
Railroad engineer Johnnie Gray loves two things: his sweetheart Annabelle Lee and his prized locomotive, The General. When the Civil War erupts, Johnnie is rejected by the Confederate Army and rejected by Annabelle. But when Union spies steal his train and inadvertently kidnap her, he embarks on a daring solo pursuit across enemy lines — delivering escalating physical comedy and astonishing practical spectacle that remains jaw-dropping nearly a century later.
 
Presented on 4K UHD for the first time in the UK by the Masters of Cinema series, The General stands among the greatest achievements of silent cinema.
 
directed by: Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman
starring: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack
1926 / 78 min / U

The General (UK Import) [4K Ultra HD] - Pre-Order 5/18

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Expected to ship on or around the release date: May 18, 2026. Import pre-orders may ship after street date due to international distribution timelines.

  • 4K ULTRA HD SPECIAL FEATURES

    • Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring package design by Nick Wrigley (2000 units)
    • Limited edition booklet featuring archival material and essays by Philip Kemp (2000 units)
    • 4K (2160p) UHD presentation from a 4K digital restoration with exclusive Dolby Vision HDR grade (HDR10 compatible)
    • Score by Carl Davis
    • New audio commentary by David Kalat
    • New video essay by Imogen Sara Smith
    • New video essay on locomotives in Keaton’s films by Luke Ryan
    • Interview with film scholar Peter Kramer
    • Introduction by Orson Welles
    • Introduction by Gloria Swanson
    • Tour of Filming Locations featurette
    • Video Tour archival featurette
    • Home movie footage

     

    Additional details
    Label: Masters of Cinema
    Certification: U
    Region: Region Free (4K UHD)
    Catalogue number: EKA70626
    Release date: 18/05/2026

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