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The General

1998, Movie, 2h 4min

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.

Country: Ireland,United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Ian Nathan

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Gleeson is superb as Cahill, allowing his incredible spirit and criminal guile while ceding the essential brazen naivety that was his unmaking.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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This is the real thing you're watching - in every sense.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Russell Smith

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Funny, scabrous, disturbing, tragic, and improbably life-affirming...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Viktor Jerner

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Det här är tveklöst den bästa stumfilmen jag har sett i hela mitt liv. Det här är spännande, rolig och mästerlig underhållning av absolut världsklass.

Read full review at Moviezine

Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup

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...en uendelig morsom og perfekt orkestreret komedie i al sin insisterende alvor.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

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In 1998's "The General," Martin Cahill, a charismatic criminal and folk hero in Dublin, orchestrates a string of bold heists that capture the attention of both the police and the IRA. As he gains notoriety, Cahill becomes embroiled in a cat-and-mouse game with the authorities and his own allies, ultimately leading to his downfall. Directed by John Boorman, this biographical crime drama stars Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, and Sean McGinley, and is based on the real-life story of Cahill, who defied the law and captured the hearts of many.

Where can I stream The General? Toggle content

You can stream The General on: Tubi

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