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The General

1998    2h 4m    R
Drama, Crime,
7.282%80%67%
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.
Directed By
John Boorman
Written By
John Boorman
Studio
Merlin Films, J & M, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Cast of The General
  • Brendan GleesonMartin Cahill
  • Adrian DunbarNoel Curley
  • Sean McGinleyGary
  • Maria Doyle KennedyFrances
  • Angeline BallTina
  • Jon VoightInspector Ned Kenny
  • Eanna MacLiamJimmy
  • Tom MurphyWillie Byrne
  • John CroninAiden
  • Paul HickeyAnthony
  • Ciarán FitzgeraldTommy
  • Ned DennehyGay
  • Pat LaffanSgt. Patrick Higgins
  • Eamonn OwensYoung Martin Cahill
  • Ronan WilmotJames Donovan
  • David WilmotAssassin
  • Stephen BrennanArthur Ryan
  • Brendan CoyleUVF Leader
  • Jim SheridanCPAD Leader
  • Vinny MurphyHarry
  • Colleen O'NeillPatricia
  • Maebh GorbySylvie
  • Frank MeliaLawless
  • Lynn CahillArcade Woman
  • Don WycherleyHenry Mackie, Cahill's Defence
  • Pat KinevaneDesk Guard
  • Barry McGovernIRA Man 1
  • Patrick CondrenIRA Man 2
  • Darren MileyYoung Anthony
  • Mark QuigleyYoung Paddy
  • Frank LavertyGarda 1
  • Kieran HurleyGarda 2
  • Cathy WhiteTour Guide
  • Anne KentMrs Cahill
  • Donncha Crowley1962 Priest
  • Aoife MoriartyYoung Frances
  • Clive GeraghtyCommissioner
  • Neilí ConroyMaeve
  • Peter-Hugo DalyBeavis, Fence
  • Des CaveHC Chairman
  • Brendan ConroyCorporation Official
  • Brian McGrathDoctor
  • Alan BarryJudge 2
  • Pat LeavyMrs Duggan
  • Niamh LinehamReporter
  • Jason ByrneReporter 2
  • Owen O'NeillRevenue Man 1
  • David CareyRevenue Man 2
  • Ann DoyleTV Newsreader
  • Emma McIvorWoman Worker
  • Daragh KellyYoung Detective
  • Andrew BennettHollyfield Priest
  • Anthony FoxGarda 3
  • Gavin KeltyYoung Hood 1
  • Darren HealyYoung Hood 2
  • Jeff O'TooleYoung Hood 3
  • Mark DunneYoung Hood 4
  • Gerard KearneyYoung Hood 5
  • Tony FlynnSecurity Guard
  • Jim ReidMr Crenshaw
  • Liz SchwartzNanny
  • Ami HedgesBaby
  • Karl DeeganGarda 4
  • Mick O'BrienGarda 5
  • Des O'MalleyHimself
  • Kevin FloodJudge
  • Roxanna Nic LiamOrla
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