Crime ·Drama · Ireland · 1998 · 2h 4m

The General

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Director
John Boorman
Cast
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
Crew
Seamus Deasy — Director of Photography Ron Davis — Editor Richie Buckley — Original Music Composer John Boorman — Writer John Boorman — Producer Derek Wallace — Production Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
robberygangsterbased on true storyira (irish republican army)irelandpolice reporter
Key Collaborators
John Boorman Director Seamus Deasy Director of Photography Ron Davis Editor Richie Buckley Original Music Composer John Boorman Writer John Boorman Producer Derek Wallace Production Design Maeve Paterson Costume Design
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