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General (The) (Blu-ray) (1926)
Classic silent comedy starring Buster Keaton. When Union spies steal an engineer's beloved locomotive, he pursues it single handedly and straight through enemy lines.Director: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "The General"
Audio commentary with film historians Michael Schlesinger and Stan Taffel
"Introduction by Orson Welles" featurette (12:23)
"Introduction by Gloria Swanson" featurette (2:14)
"Return of the General" featurette (11:17)
DISC TWO
* "Three Ages"
Vintage Alka-Seltzer Commercial (1:04)
"Candid Camera" clip (5:53)
"Man's Genesis" 1912 DW Griffith film excerpt (9:12) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Music LPCM 2.0 stereo (score by Robert Israel)
Music LPCM 2.0 stereo (score by Joe Hisaishi) -
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Notes:2016 2K restoration by Lobster Films.
"The General" is AVC MPEG-4.
"Three Ages" is MPEG-2.
Extras are in 480i NTSC. -
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Extras:* "The General" (79:25)
* "Steamboat Bill, Jr" (71:18)
"Reflections on The General" featurette (5:28)
"Buster Keaton: The Luminary" featurette (5:19)
"The General" Restoration Trailer (1:46)
"Steamboat Bill, Jr" Restoration Trailer (0:53) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Music DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (Thames Silent Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis)
Music Dolby Digital 5.1 (Thames Silent Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfers from 4K restorations.
Extras are in 1080p. -
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Extras:"Video Tour of The General" featurette (18:05) (1080p)
"The Buster Express" featurette (5:47) (1080i)
"Tour of Filming Locations" featurette (4:29) (1080i)
"Home Movie Footage" featurette (1:00) (1080i)
"Introduction by by Gloria Swanson" featurette (2:13) (1080i)
"Introduction by Orson Welles" featurette (12:21) (1080i)
Photo gallery (75 pictures)
DVD trailer (1:10) (1080i) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Music DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (Thames Silent Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis)
Music LPCM 2.0 stereo (Thames Silent Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis)
Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (1995 Robert Israel score)
Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (70s Lee Irwin organ score) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:2009 HD restoration from a 35mm archive sepia-toned print struck from the original negative.
Also available in the "Buster Keaton Collection" which includes "Buster Keaton Short Films Collection", "The Saphead", "Our Hospitality", "Sherlock Jr.", "Three Ages", , "Seven Chances", "Go West", "Battling Butler", "The General", "Steamboat Bill, Jr.", "College", and "Lost Keaton". -
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Extras:"Video Tour of The General" featurette (18:05)
"Tour of Filming Locations" featurette (4:29)
"Home Movie Footage" featurette (1:00)
"Introduction by by Gloria Swanson" featurette (2:13)
"Introduction by Orson Welles" featurette (12:21)
"La incursión de Buster" essay (text)
Filmographies (38 pages)
Stills Gallery (2:56)
2013 Trailer (1:44) -
Subtitles:Portuguese, Spanish (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Music DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (Thames Silent Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis)
Music LPCM 2.0 stereo (Thames Silent Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:2013 4K restoration of the original negative by the Cohen Film Collection.
Extras are in HD. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Sherlock Jr." (45:36)
Audio commentary by David Kalat
"Buster Keaton: The Genius Crushed by Hollywood" 2015 documentary (56:01)
"Filming Locations" featurette 2010 (9:52)
"Movie Magic & Mysteries" featurette (22:32)
DISC TWO
* "The General" (79:38)
Interview with Peter Kramer (40:04)
"Filming Locations" featurette (4:29)
"Video Tour" featurette (18:00)
Home Movie Footage (1:00)
Introduction by Orson Welles (1971) (12:21)
Introduction by Gloria Swanson (1960) (2:13)
DISC THREE
* "Steamboat Bill, Jr." (71:16)
"Buster Keaton on Wagon Train" Interview (58:55)
"The Making of Steamboat Bill, Jr." featurette (12:14) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Music LPCM 2.0 stereo (Carl Davis orchestral score)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:4K restoration transfers.
Includes a 60 page book. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US Cohen Media release features a 1080p transfer of the 4K restoration version and 5.1 audio.
The Spanish release also features the 4K restoration and 5.1 audio though it uses a 1080i transfer.
The US Kino Lorber Double Feature release has a 2K restoration transfer with two stereo scores.
The US Kino Video release has an HD restoration transfer with three differing scores including 5.1.
For extras, each release has its differing exclusives.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Double Feature America- Kino Lorber - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A The Buster Keaton Collection Vol 1 America- Cohen Media - No cuts (79:25).
- Blu-ray ALL America- Kino Video - No cuts (78:52).
- Blu-ray B Spain- Divisa - No cuts (79:24).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts (79:38).
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Comparison added by Vincent_Bouche on 20/04/10
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 08/06/19UPDATE LOG:
20/04/10: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
12/01/15: Added ASIN.
20/02/17: Added Spain, US Kino Lorber.
23/12/17: Added UK.
08/06/19: Added US Cohen.
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