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Reviews
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8Gleeson 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
7Funny, scabrous, disturbing, tragic, and improbably life-affirming...
Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
10Det 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
10...en uendelig morsom og perfekt orkestreret komedie i al sin insisterende alvor.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The General about? 
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.
What movies are similar to The General?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The General include The Usual Suspects, Don't Say a Word, Pulp Fiction, Primal Fear, Gangs of New York, Seven.
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