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Cast & Crew

John Boorman
Director
Jon Voight
As Inspector Ned Kenny
Brendan Gleeson
As Martin Cahill
Ned Dennehy
As Gay
Sean McGinley
As Gary
Adrian Dunbar
As Noel Curley
Jim Sheridan
As CPAD Leader
David Wilmot
As Assassin

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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.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The General include American Psycho, Seven, Heat, The Substitute, Irreversible, Fargo.

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The General was released in theaters on May 1, 1998.