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The General

The General (1998)

Drama, Crime, Thriller, Historical, Mystery | UK, Ireland

Director: John Boorman

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Rating: 7.2/10

User rating: 7.6/10
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SYNOPSIS

In a town called Gravesend in south east England mischief lurks round every corner, a Gang from Riverview plot a cunning plan to otherthrow the village priest in Chalk. Dan wakefield and his men are in for more than they bargained for when it turns out the priest knows karate.

Actors

Writer: John Boorman, Paul Williams

Producer: John Boorman, Kieran Corrigan

RUNTIME: 124 min

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