The General

The General

1998
★★★☆☆ 6.7/10
⏱️ 124 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
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.

Cast

Brendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson
Martin Cahill
Adrian Dunbar
Adrian Dunbar
Noel Curley
Sean McGinley
Sean McGinley
Gary
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Frances
Angeline Ball
Angeline Ball
Tina
Jon Voight
Jon Voight
Inspector Ned Kenny

Crew

Director
John Boorman
Writer
John Boorman
Producer
John Boorman

Production

Merlin Films, J & M, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Keywords

robberygangsterbased on true storyira (irish republican army)irelandpolice reporter