The General
– In a twenty-year career marked by obsessive secrecy, brutality and meticulous planning, Cahill nette..
In a twenty-year career marked by obsessive secrecy, brutality and meticulous planning, Cahill netted over £40 million. He was untouchable - until a bullet from an IRA hitman ended it all.
Release Date:
18 Dec 1998
Language:
English
MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
The General
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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 police, the I.R.A., the U.V.F., and members of his own team.
Awards:
9 wins & 14 nominations.
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