The General Line (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1929, The General Line is a drama film directed by Sergei Eisenstein, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Also known as The Old and the New (Staroye i Novoye), The General Line illustrates Lenin’s stated imperative that the nation move from agrarian to industrial culture in an epic ode to farm-collectivization progress.
Who’s in it. The General Line stars Marfa Lapkina as Marfa, M. Ivanin as Marfa's son, Konstantin Vasilyev as Tractor Driver and Vasili Buzenkov as Secretary of the milk cooperative, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The General Line has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The General Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The General Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The General Line (1929)?
- In US, The General Line is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The General Line worth watching?
- The General Line holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The General Line?
- The General Line stars Marfa Lapkina, M. Ivanin, Konstantin Vasilyev, Vasili Buzenkov and Nejnikov.
- When was The General Line released?
- The General Line was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.