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Imitation General
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Imitation General

1958-08-20 · 88 min · ★ 6.6

Comedy · War

An officer poses as a general after the death of his commanding officer and inspires his troops to victory.

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Directors
George Marshall
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Glenn FordGlenn FordMSgt. Murphy Savage
Red ButtonsRed ButtonsCpl. Chan Derby
Taina ElgTaina ElgSimone
Dean JonesDean JonesCpl. Terry Sellers
Kent SmithKent SmithBrig. Gen. Charles Lane
Tige AndrewsTige AndrewsPvt. Orville Hutchmeyer
John WilderJohn WilderLt. Jeff Clayton
Ralph VotrianRalph VotrianAmerican Pfc.
Paul BuschGerman Tank Commander
Barry CahillBarry CahillJeep Driver
Fred KrugerGerman Prisoner
Joe Di RedaSoldier

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