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The General
1998 2h 4m John Boorman

The General

★ 7.2 IMDb
Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller Made in Europe
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.
Writer John Boorman
Cast Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy
DP Seamus Deasy
Production Designer Derek Wallace
Music Richie Buckley
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Awards & Festivals
Selection 11th European Film Awards
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