General Crack (1929): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, General Crack is an action, drama, krieg and liebesfilm film directed by Alan Crosland, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The film takes place in the 18th century Austria and revolves around Prince Christian, commonly known as General Crack. His father had been a respectable member of the nobility but his mother was a gypsy. General Crack, as a soldier of fortune, spent his adult life selling his services to the highest bidder. He espouses the doubtful cause of Leopold II of Austria after demanding the sister of the emperor in marriage as well as half of gold of the Empire. Before he has finished his work, however, he meets a gypsy dancer and weds her. Complications arise when he takes his gypsy wife to the Austrian court and falls desperately in love with the emperor's sister.
Who’s in it. General Crack stars John Barrymore as Duke of Kurland / Prince Christian, Philippe De Lacy as Christian, as a boy, Lowell Sherman as Leopold II and Marian Nixon as Archduchess Maria Luisa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch General Crack page.
If you liked it. Fans of General Crack tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
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- Where can I watch General Crack (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for General Crack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in General Crack?
- General Crack stars John Barrymore, Philippe De Lacy, Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon and Armida.
- When was General Crack released?
- General Crack was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.