El general (1998): reparto, argumento y streaming

1998 · Película · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1998, El general is a drama, crimen and historia film directed by John Boorman, running about 124 minutes. “Él era un criminal de clase mundial y un héroe de la clase obrera.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Historia de Martin Cahill, un capo de la mafia irlandesa, que mantuvo en jaque a la policía durante 25 años.

Who’s in it. El general stars Brendan Gleeson as Martin Cahill, Adrian Dunbar as Noel Curley, Sean McGinley as Gary and Maria Doyle Kennedy as Frances, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, El general has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El general page.

If you liked it. Fans of El general tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch El general (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for El general change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is El general worth watching?
El general holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crimen and historia. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in El general?
El general stars Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy and Angeline Ball.
When was El general released?
El general was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.