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The General

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Original title
The General
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Running time
124 min.
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United Kingdom United Kingdom
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Co-production United Kingdom-Ireland;
Genre
Drama | Terrorism. IRA. Cop Movies. Based on a true story
Synopsis
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
1998: Cannes: Best Director
1998: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actor (Brendan Gleeson)
1998: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nom. Best Director & Cinematography
1998: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Film
1998: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Nominated for Best Director
1998: Boston Society of Film Critics: Best Director & Best Actor (Gleeson). 3 Nom.
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The General
1998
John Boorman
6.9
(3,140)
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