The General
A gritty character study of a true-life Dublin working-class criminal known as the General. Writer/director John Boorman traces Martin Cahill's incredible experiences, from his poverty-stricken youth to his sly robbery schemes to his duels with policeman (and ex-friend) Ned Kenny.
Year: 1998
Genre: Drama, True Stories, Film Festivals 1999, Biography
Country: UK
Director: John Boorman
Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Jon Voight, Adrian Dunbar
Duration: 120 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence and offensive language.
7.3/10
Location in store: Drama
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