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The General

"The extraordinary true story of the rise and fall of the gangster, Martin Cahill."

1998-05-01
6.69
en 124m
CrimeDrama
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.

Director

John Boorman

Producer

John Boorman

Director of Photography

Seamus Deasy

Casting

Jina Jay

Editor

Ron Davis

Original Music Composer

Richie Buckley

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Status

Released

Revenue

$1,214,198

Countries

  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • Merlin Films
  • J & M
  • Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland