The General (1998)
The General is a 1998 crime movie directed by John Boorman, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar and Sean McGinley.
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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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.V.F., and members of his own team.
When was The General released?
The General was released on 1 May 1998.
How long is The General?
The General runs 2h 4m.
Who made The General?
The General was directed by John Boorman.
Where can I watch The General?
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