John Mackenzie

The Long Good Friday

The Long Good Friday

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.

Film Info

  • United Kingdom
  • 1980
  • 114 minutes
  • Color
  • 1.77:1
  • English
  • Spine #26

Special Features

  • Digital transfer
  • Original British and American theatrical trailers
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

New cover by Kevin Gaor

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Special Features

  • Digital transfer
  • Original British and American theatrical trailers
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

New cover by Kevin Gaor

The Long Good Friday
Cast
Bob Hoskins
Harold
Helen Mirren
Victoria
Dave King
Parky
Bryan Marshall
Harris
Derek Thompson
Jeff
Eddie Constantine
Charlie
Pierce Brosnan
1st Irishman
Credits
Director
John Mackenzie
Producer
Barry Hanson
Screenplay
Barrie Keeffe
Cinematography
Phil Meheux
Editing
Mike Taylor
Associate producer
Chris Griffin
Art director
Vic Symonds
Music
Francis Monkman

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