The General (1998): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The General: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Here's the full cast of The General (1998) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie. The extraordinary true story of the rise and fall of the gangster, Martin Cahill.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Brendan Gleeson as Martin Cahill; Adrian Dunbar as Noel Curley; Sean McGinley as Gary; Maria Doyle Kennedy as Frances; Angeline Ball as Tina; Jon Voight as Inspector Ned Kenny; Eanna MacLiam as Jimmy; Tom Murphy as Willie Byrne
About The General
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The General?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of The General?
Brendan Gleeson as Martin Cahill; Adrian Dunbar as Noel Curley; Sean McGinley as Gary; Maria Doyle Kennedy as Frances; Angeline Ball as Tina; Jon Voight as Inspector Ned Kenny; Eanna MacLiam as Jimmy; Tom Murphy as Willie Byrne
Is this The General guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



