The General

(1998)Directed by John Boorman124 min · RCrime, Drama
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.

Brendan Gleesonas Martin Cahill
Adrian Dunbaras Noel Curley
Jon Voightas Inspector Ned Kenny
Tom Murphyas Willie Byrne
John Croninas Aiden
Paul Hickeyas Anthony
Pat Laffanas Sgt. Patrick Higgins
Eamonn Owensas Young Martin Cahill
RWRonan Wilmotas James Donovan
David Wilmotas Assassin
Stephen Brennanas Arthur Ryan
Brendan Coyleas UVF Leader
Jim Sheridanas CPAD Leader
Pat Laffanas Police Sergeant Patrick Higgins
Colleen O'Neillas Patricia
Maebh Gorbyas Sylvie
Frank Meliaas Lawless