The General(1998)
“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.
Director
John Boorman
Studio
Merlin Films
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Brendan Gleeson
as Martin Cahill
Adrian Dunbar
as Noel Curley
Sean McGinley
as Gary
Maria Doyle Kennedy
as Frances
Angeline Ball
as Tina
Jon Voight
as Inspector Ned Kenny
Eanna MacLiam
as Jimmy
Tom Murphy
as Willie Byrne
John Cronin
as Aiden
Paul Hickey
as Anthony
Ciarán Fitzgerald
as Tommy
Ned Dennehy
as Gay
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Merlin Films • J & M • Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The General?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The General (1998).
What is The General about?▼
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.
Who directed The General?▼
The General was directed by John Boorman and released in 1998. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is The General?▼
The General has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in The General?▼
The cast of The General includes Brendan Gleeson as Martin Cahill, Adrian Dunbar as Noel Curley, Sean McGinley as Gary, Maria Doyle Kennedy as Frances, Angeline Ball as Tina and more.
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