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The General

“The extraordinary true story of the rise and fall of the gangster, Martin Cahill.”

★ 6.7 / 10 (139 votes)May 1, 1998124 minEN
CrimeDrama

The real-life story of Dublin folk hero and criminal Martin Cahill, who pulled off two daring robberies in Ireland with his team, but attracted unwanted attention from the police, the I.R.A., the U.V.F., and members of his own team.

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Movie facts

Release dateMay 1, 1998
StatusReleased
Runtime124 min
Rating★ 6.7 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryIreland, United Kingdom
Budget—
Revenue$1,214,198
ProductionMerlin Films, J & M, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
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Crew

Director

John Boorman

Writers

John Boorman

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Cast

Brendan GleesonBrendan GleesonMartin Cahill
Adrian DunbarAdrian DunbarNoel Curley
Sean McGinleySean McGinleyGary
Maria Doyle KennedyMaria Doyle KennedyFrances
Angeline BallAngeline BallTina
Jon VoightJon VoightInspector Ned Kenny
Eanna MacLiamEanna MacLiamJimmy
Tom MurphyTom MurphyWillie Byrne
John CroninJohn CroninAiden
Paul HickeyPaul HickeyAnthony
Ciarán FitzgeraldCiarán FitzgeraldTommy
Ned DennehyNed DennehyGay
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