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The General

1998 · 124 min · Director: John Boorman

The General (1998) is a crime drama, directed by John Boorman. It stars Brendan Gleeson and Adrian Dunbar. The film is based on a true story. The 124-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What The General Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch The General?

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How long is The General?

The General runs for 124 minutes (2h 4m).

When did The General come out?

The General was released in 1998.

Who directed The General?

The General was directed by John Boorman.

Who stars in The General?

The General stars Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy.

What is The General's rating?

The General holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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