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In the vibrant and chaotic Dublin of the 1980s, a cunning and charismatic bank robber, known for his rebellious spirit and ability to escape tricky situations, becomes the unexpected hero of his community. Raised in an environment where poverty is the norm and opportunities are scarce, his life of crime is driven not only by necessity but also by a deep sense of loyalty to his friends and family. However, as his fame grows, so do the tensions with the police, who are determined to put an end to his reign of audacious heists.

The protagonist, with a mix of humor and cleverness, faces absurd situations, from frantic chases to unexpected encounters with the law. But behind his bravado lies a vulnerability that reveals his internal struggle between the desire for love, recognition, and the quest for a more honest life. Eventually, he finds himself caught between the ambition of big scores and the longing to escape his criminal life.

When a grand plan is set in motion, the tension escalates. Friendships are put to the test and loyalties are questioned in a dangerous game where the greatest risk may not be the money, but freedom itself. With an unexpected ending, the story calls for justice and the necessary redemptions, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of everyone around him.

Media type
Movie
Year
1998
Director
John Boorman
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.20
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
83.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
81.00
Actors
Brendan Gleeson
Adrian Dunbar
Sean McGinley
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Angeline Ball
Jon Voight
Eanna MacLiam
Tom Murphy
John Cronin
Paul Hickey
CiarΓ‘n Fitzgerald
Ned Dennehy
Pat Laffan
Eamonn Owens
Ronan Wilmot
David Wilmot
Stephen Brennan
Brendan Coyle
Vinny Murphy
Pat Laffan
Colleen O'Neill
Maebh Gorby
Frank Melia
Lynn Cahill
Don Wycherley
Pat Kinevane
Barry McGovern
Darren Miley
Mark Quigley
Frank Laverty
Kieran Hurley
Cathy White
Anne Kent
Donncha Crowley
Aoife Moriarty
Clive Geraghty
NeilΓ­ Conroy
Peter-Hugo Daly
Des Cave
Brendan Conroy
Brian McGrath
Alan Barry
Pat Leavy
Niamh Lineham
Jason Byrne
Owen O'Neill
David Carey
Ann Doyle
Emma McIvor
Daragh Kelly
Andrew Bennett
Anthony Fox
Gavin Kelty
Darren Healy
Jeff O'Toole
Mark Dunne
Gerard Kearney
Tony Flynn
Jim Reid
Liz Schwartz
Ami Hedges
Karl Deegan
Mick O'Brien
Des O'Malley
Kevin Flood
Roxanna Nic Liam
Gender
Crimen
Drama
Country
Ireland
Producers
John Boorman
Original title
The General
Duration
124
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