
The General
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Directed by John Boorman, this film chronicles the life of Martin Cahill, a notorious Irish criminal known for his audacious heists and cunning tactics. Brendan Gleeson delivers a compelling performance as Cahill, capturing the complexity of a man who was both feared and admired. The narrative delves into Cahill’s criminal exploits and his constant cat-and-mouse game with law enforcement, particularly with a determined police officer played by Jon Voight. The film’s black-and-white cinematography adds a gritty realism to the story. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:2h 4min
Views:2146
Release:1998
Release Date:1998-05-01
Genre:Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Saint Patrick's Day
Director:John Boorman
Actors:Adrian Dunbar, Angeline Ball, Brendan Gleeson, Eanna MacLiam, John Cronin, Jon Voight, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Paul Hickey, Sean McGinley, Tom Murphy
Country:Ireland, United Kingdom
Awards:10 wins & 14 nominations total
Worldwide Gross:$1,214,198
TMDB:6.7
Rotten Tomatoes:83%
FilmAffinity:6.9
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