Imitation General (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1958, Imitation General is a comedy and war film directed by George Marshall, running about 88 minutes. “The war's wildest story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An officer poses as a general after the death of his commanding officer and inspires his troops to victory.
Who’s in it. Imitation General stars Glenn Ford as MSgt. Murphy Savage, Red Buttons as Cpl. Chan Derby, Taina Elg as Simone and Dean Jones as Cpl. Terry Sellers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Imitation General has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Imitation General page.
If you liked it. Fans of Imitation General tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Imitation General (1958)?
- In US, Imitation General is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Imitation General worth watching?
- Imitation General holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Imitation General?
- Imitation General stars Glenn Ford, Red Buttons, Taina Elg, Dean Jones and Kent Smith.
- When was Imitation General released?
- Imitation General was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.