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The General (1998): movie guide
The General (1998) is a Crime, Drama running about 124 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 140 votes. Notable cast includes Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1998-05-01
- Runtime: 124 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1998-05-01
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What is The General about?
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.
Cast highlights
The General features Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Angeline Ball, Jon Voight. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1998-05-01. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (140 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The General on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The General?
- The General is listed as Crime, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The General?
- The General runs about 124 minutes.
- Who stars in The General?
- Cast highlights include Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Angeline Ball, Jon Voight.
- Does Cinema Box stream The General?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The General?
- Open the The General page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
