The General 1998 · UK, Ireland · 124 minutes · R · 9 wins & 14 nominations. crime drama biopic gangster film Stars: Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley Director: John Boorman The extraordinary true story of the rise and fall of the gangster, Martin Cahill. 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 IRA, the UVF and members of his own team. Tags: rise and fall stories, crime sprees 7.2 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like The extraordinary true story of the rise and fall of the gangster, Martin Cahill. 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 IRA, the UVF and members of his own team. Tags: rise and fall stories, crime sprees Watch The General trailer Starring of The General Brendan Gleeson as Martin Cahill Adrian Dunbar as Noel Curley Sean McGinley as Gary Maria Doyle Kennedy as Frances Angeline Ball as Tina Jon Voight as Inspector Ned Kenny Eanna MacLiam as Jimmy Tom Murphy as Willie Byrne John Cronin as Aiden Storyline of The General In a twenty-year career marked by obsessive secrecy, brutality and meticulous planning, Cahill netted over ?40 million. He was untouchable - until a bullet from an IRA hitman ended it all. Genre: biography, crime, drama, thriller, action Theme: rise and fall stories, crime sprees Mood: tough guys Attribute: high artistic quality, high production values Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: profanity, sexual situations, violence MPA rating: R Award: 9 wins & 14 nominations. Rating of The General 7.2 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of The General Write your review or comment