The General
- Crime
- Drama
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.
The General is a 1998 crime drama based on the true story of Dublin's notorious criminal Martin Cahill, who orchestrated audacious robberies across Ireland while evading police, the IRA, the UVF, and his own associates. The film explores how Cahill's boldness and cunning made him a local legend—and a dangerous target for multiple factions determined to stop him.
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Brendan GleesonMartin Cahill
Adrian DunbarNoel Curley
Sean McGinleyGary
Maria Doyle KennedyFrances
Angeline BallTina
Jon VoightInspector Ned Kenny
Eanna MacLiamJimmy
Tom MurphyWillie Byrne
John CroninAiden
Paul HickeyAnthony
Ciarán FitzgeraldTommy
Ned DennehyGay
Pat LaffanSgt. Patrick Higgins
Eamonn OwensYoung Martin Cahill- Ronan WilmotJames Donovan
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Official Trailer THE GENERAL (1998, Brendan Gleeson, Jon Voight, John Boorman)
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When was The General released?
The General was released on May 1, 1998.
Is The General based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the real-life exploits of Martin Cahill, a prominent Dublin criminal and folk hero who carried out major robberies in Ireland during the 1980s.
What is The General about?
The film follows Martin Cahill as he plans and executes two major heists with his team while navigating threats from law enforcement, the IRA, the UVF, and members within his own criminal circle.
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