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The extraordinary true story of the rise and fall of the gangster, Martin Cahill. - The General
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Title: The General

Release Date: 1 May 1998

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: Crime, Drama

Director: Merlin Films, J & M, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Production Companies: Merlin Films, J & M, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 6.667 (114 votes)

Cast

  • Martin Cahill: Brendan Gleeson
  • Noel Curley: Adrian Dunbar
  • Gary: Sean McGinley
  • Frances: Maria Doyle Kennedy
  • Tina: Angeline Ball
  • Inspector Ned Kenny: Jon Voight
  • Jimmy: Eanna MacLiam
  • Willie Byrne: Tom Murphy
  • Aiden: John Cronin
  • Anthony: Paul Hickey
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