SYNOPSIS: Bob Hoskins, in his breakthrough film role, stars as a London racketeer fast losing control of his gangland empire; Helen Mirren shines as his classy moll. John Mackenzie’s stylish thriller is a marriage of gangster flicks from both sides of the Atlantic. Criterion presents The Long Good Friday in an exclusive widescreen transfer.
| Harold | Bob Hoskins |
| Victoria | Helen Mirren |
| Parky | Dave King |
| Harris | Bryan Marshall |
| Jeff | Derek Thompson |
| Charlie | Eddie Constantine |
| 1st Irishman | Pierce Brosnan |
| Director | John Mackenzie |
| Producer | Barry Hanson |
| Screenplay | Barrie Keefe |
| Cinematography | Phil Meheux |
| Editing | Mike Taylor |
| Associate producer | Chris Griffin |
| Art director | Vic Symonds |
| Music | Francis Monkman |
By November 23, 1998
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