The General
"The extraordinary true story of the rise and fall of the gangster, Martin Cahill."
Originally released in 1998. The General is a crime/drama film. directed by John Boorman. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, and Sean McGinley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (121 votes)
Box Office
$1.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 1 more
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,214,198
Production Companies
- Merlin Films
- J & M
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The General 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...
Who directed The General?
The General was directed by John Boorman.
How long is The General?
The General has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The General released?
The General was released on May 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The General?
The main cast of The General includes Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Angeline Ball.
Is The General worth watching?
The General has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 121 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.