The General

1998 • 2h 4m • Crime, Drama

83%Rotten Tomatoes

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 I.R.A., the U.V.F., and members of his own team.

Director

John Boorman

Writers

John Boorman

Status

Released