Where to watch The General(1998)
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Where to stream The General
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The General plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- May 1, 1998
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Directed by
- John Boorman
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 139 votes
The General trailer
Cast
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
FAQ
Where can I watch The General?
In the United States, you can watch The General for free on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV.
How long is The General?
The General runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
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