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Imitation General

"The war's wildest story!"

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NR 1958 · 1h 28m
Comedy, War
Starring Glenn Ford · Red Buttons · Taina Elg
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An officer poses as a general after the death of his commanding officer and inspires his troops to victory.

Theatrical
Aug 20, 1958
Director
George Marshall
Writers
William Bowers, William Chamberlain
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Keywords
general sergeant impersonation
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Cast

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G
Glenn Ford
MSgt. Murphy Savage
R
Red Buttons
Cpl. Chan Derby
T
Taina Elg
Simone
D
Dean Jones
Cpl. Terry Sellers
K
Kent Smith
Brig. Gen. Charles Lane
T
Tige Andrews
Pvt. Orville Hutchmeyer
J
John Wilder
Lt. Jeff Clayton
R
Ralph Votrian
American Pfc.
P
Paul Busch
German Tank Commander
B
Barry Cahill
Jeep Driver
F
Fred Kruger
German Prisoner
J
Joe Di Reda
Soldier

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