The General

by John Boorman

The General is the story of Martin Cahill - a working-class Dubliner who was the mastermind behind a series of daring robberies that stunned Ireland in the 1980s. Despite being the country's most wanted man, he eluded capture - with great cheek - until he finally fell foul of the IRA. John Boorman's screenplay delves deep into the heart of Cahill and reveals a man who possessed a relish for defying the might of society, a rage at perceived injustice,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0571196462
• ISBN13: 9780571196463
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Length: 125 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.4"