The General (1998)

  • R
  • 05/01/1998 (US)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 2h 4m

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

Overview

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.

John Boorman

Director

Cast

Brendan Gleeson's headshot

Brendan Gleeson

Martin Cahill
Adrian Dunbar's headshot

Adrian Dunbar

Noel Curley
Sean McGinley's headshot

Sean McGinley

Gary
Maria Doyle Kennedy's headshot

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Frances
Angeline Ball's headshot

Angeline Ball

Tina
Jon Voight's headshot

Jon Voight

Inspector Ned Kenny
Eanna MacLiam's headshot

Eanna MacLiam

Jimmy
Tom Murphy's headshot

Tom Murphy

Willie Byrne

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