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4.2 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19731h 30mBelgium, United States of America

General Massacre

Synopsis

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.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1973

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Burr Jerger
Screenplay & Story
Burr Jerger, D.W. Griffith
Original Title
General Massacre
Country of Origin
Belgium, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Burr Jerger

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Burr Jerger

Screenplay & Story

Burr Jerger, D.W. Griffith

Film Editing

Herman Wuyts

Producers

Burr Jerger

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:D.W. Griffith

Department Leadership Roster

Burr Jerger

Director

Burr Jerger

Producer

Herman Wuyts

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for General Massacre.

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Frequently Asked Questions About General Massacre

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is General Massacre 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 directed General Massacre?

General Massacre was directed by Burr Jerger.

Who stars in General Massacre?

The principal cast of General Massacre includes Burr Jerger, Gus Williams, Danielle Daxhelet, Adolph Tsai, Tia Jerger.

When was General Massacre released and how long is it?

General Massacre was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Is General Massacre based on a book or true story?

General Massacre is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "D.W. Griffith".