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Dec 18, 1998 · The General: Directed by John Boorman. With Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy. 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.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- John Boorman
- 1998-12-18
The story of Dubliner Martin Cahill, who pulled off two daring robberies but came into conflict with members of his gang and attracted attention from the police and the IRA, and whose dealings with the UVF ultimately led to his downfall. Cast. Brendan Gleeson as Martin Cahill; Adrian Dunbar as Noel Curley; Sean McGinley as Gary
This polygamous arrangement was depicted in the 1998 biopic of Cahill's life, The General. In popular culture. In 1998 John Boorman (who had lived in Ireland for nearly 20 years) directed a biographical film titled The General, starring Brendan Gleeson as Cahill. The film won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Here's the plot: "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...
Jan 22, 1999 · Martin Cahill, the subject of John Boorman's "The General," was for many years the most famous professional criminal in Ireland, a man who copied Robin Hood, up to a point: He stole from the rich and gave to himself.
This fact-based film begins with the murder of Martin Cahill (Brendan Gleeson), one of Ireland's most infamous and violent criminals. Dying, Cahill reflects on his life -- being raised on...
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- Biography, Drama
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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. Videos: Trailers, Teasers. About the movie. Rating. 64% (72) 7.2 (9k) Genres.
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