The General
1998, English. Directed by John Boorman.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 139 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1998
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Boorman
- Box office
- $1.2M
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The General: quick answers
Is The General worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 139 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The General?
The General runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The General have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The General. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The General parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The General is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The General on?
The General isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
What movies are like The General?
If you liked The General, try Veronica Guerin, A Prayer for the Dying, GoodFellas.
Who directed The General?
The General (1998) was directed by John Boorman and stars Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley.