| Imitation General | |
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| Directed by | George Marshall |
| Written by | William Bowers |
| Based on | Imitation General 1956 short story by William Chamberlain |
| Produced by | William B. Hawks |
| Starring | Glenn Ford Red Buttons Taina Elg |
| Cinematography | George J. Folsey |
| Edited by | Harold F. Kress |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $944,000[1] |
| Box office | $3,165,000[1] |
Imitation General is a 1958 American black-and-white comedy war film in CinemaScope, directed by George Marshall, produced by William B. Hawks, and starring Glenn Ford, Red Buttons, and Taina Elg. The film, distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, is based on a short story of the same name by William Chamberlain.