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The General

R2h 4m1998John Boorman
IMDb: 7.2/10Rotten: 83%Metacritic: 81/100
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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.

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RobberyGangsterBased On True StoryIra (irish Republican Army)IrelandPolice Reporter

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What is The General (1998) 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 stars in The General?

The General stars Brendan Gleeson (Martin Cahill), Adrian Dunbar (Noel Curley), Sean McGinley (Gary), Maria Doyle Kennedy (Frances), Angeline Ball (Tina). The film was directed by John Boorman.

How long is The General?

The General has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is The General worth watching?

The General holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Crime, Drama, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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