The General

1998·Movie
2h 4min
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The extraordinary true story of the rise and fall of the gangster, Martin Cahill.

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.
Irish Crime DramaBiographical HeistCriminal UnderworldPolitical IntrigueGritty RealismMorally Ambiguous Characters1990s DublinGangster FilmTension & Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
John Boorman
Written by:
John Boorman, Paul Williams
Produced by:
Jina Jay, John Boorman
Composed by:
Richie Buckley

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