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67% Critic Match
The General
“The extraordinary true story of the rise and fall of the gangster, Martin Cahill.”
6.7 / 10• 1998• 2h 4m•R• English
CrimeDrama
Storyline
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 & Crew
Brendan Gleeson
Martin Cahill
Lead
Adrian Dunbar
Noel Curley
Sean McGinley
Gary
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Frances
Angeline Ball
Tina
Jon Voight
Inspector Ned Kenny
Eanna MacLiam
Jimmy
Tom Murphy
Willie Byrne
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Boorman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The General is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
