General Massacre
Seen it?1973 | 90 min | War, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for history and war-film fans and anyone interested in what war does to ordinary people. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Shelve it next to Da 5 Bloods or Platoon.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
The story focuses on a veteran (the General) who served the military during WWII, Vietnam and the Korean War. He has quite a few alarming conceptions about warfare ("politics are the extension of war", “Civilians are as much the enemy as men in uniform”…) When he returns to his estate in Antwerp, he continues to live under the impression of being in command of his troops and hikes into the nearby woods fully armoured.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Burr Jerger
- Burr JergerGeneral Massacre
- Gus WilliamsYoung General Massacre
- Danielle DaxheletMevrouw Massacre
- Adolph TsaiKorporaal Tsai
- Tia JergerMabel Gump
- Al GrundyMilitair onderzoeksrechter
- Christine DheereKate Massacre