General Massacre (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1973, General Massacre is a war and drama film directed by Burr Jerger, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. General Massacre stars Burr Jerger as General Massacre, Gus Williams as Young General Massacre, Danielle Daxhelet as Mevrouw Massacre and Adolph Tsai as Korporaal Tsai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, General Massacre has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch General Massacre page.
If you liked it. Fans of General Massacre tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch General Massacre (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for General Massacre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is General Massacre worth watching?
- General Massacre holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in General Massacre?
- General Massacre stars Burr Jerger, Gus Williams, Danielle Daxhelet, Adolph Tsai and Tia Jerger.
- When was General Massacre released?
- General Massacre was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.