Adrian Dunbar, Angeline Ball, Brendan Gleeson
Hollyfield was a Dublin slum where the rejected, the derelict and the anti-social were housed. Young Martin Carhill grew up in a milieu where crime was the main occupation. He was sent to a correction...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 20, 1999
Stats: 130 reviews
I liked this film but I'm a stickler for the truth and I'm not sure the real General should be so fondly remembered. What do I know though. A good film with the brilliant Brendan Gleeson!
John Boorman is an underrated director.
Tell me the creators of The Sopranos didn't screen this.
It's not perfect, in fact some of it is pretty tired - but it's got enough interesting stuff and Brendan Gleeson's portrayal of the Dublin crime cheiftan is powerful and exciting.
Moody film with the wonderful Gleeson getting a well-deserved lead role.
Finally Brendan Gleeson playing a main character. Worth watching just because of him.
the true story of the real thief Martin Cahill, in Ireland Filmed in amazing black and white color is a flash back story who it nails you in your seat .. and of course in the background we watch all the historical events ...a very good cast , Gleason is a great actor playing...( read more)
Stylish with exceptional direction. The casting and acting is excellent. Good story, very believably told. The character development is excellent. It does have a few slow moving stretches though. Memorable.
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