The Long Good Friday(1980)
“Who lit the fuse that tore Harold's world apart?”
Overview
In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.
Director
John Mackenzie
Studio
Calendar Productions
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$500K
Cast
Bob Hoskins
as Harold Shand
Helen Mirren
as Victoria
Dave King
as Parky
Bryan Marshall
as Harris
Derek Thompson
as Jeff
Eddie Constantine
as Charlie
Paul Freeman
as Colin
P.H. Moriarty
as Razors
Alan Ford
as Jack
Paul Barber
as Erroll
Karl Howman
as David
Nick Stringer
as Billy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
French
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$500K
Production Companies
Calendar Productions • Handmade Films • Black Lion Films
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Where can I watch The Long Good Friday?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Long Good Friday (1980).
What is The Long Good Friday about?▼
In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.
Who directed The Long Good Friday?▼
The Long Good Friday was directed by John Mackenzie and released in 1980. It is a crime, thriller, drama film.
How long is The Long Good Friday?▼
The Long Good Friday has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Long Good Friday?▼
The cast of The Long Good Friday includes Bob Hoskins as Harold Shand, Helen Mirren as Victoria, Dave King as Parky, Bryan Marshall as Harris, Derek Thompson as Jeff and more.
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