The Long Good Friday

"Who lit the fuse that tore Harold's world apart?"

Apr 2 1982 R 1h 54m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

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.

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Plot

Harold (Bob Hoskins), a prosperous English gangster, is about to close a lucrative new deal when bombs start showing up in very inconvenient places. A mysterious syndicate is trying to muscle in on his action, and Harold wants to know who they are. He finds out soon enough, and bloody mayhem ensues.

Written by

Barrie Keeffe

Directed by

John Mackenzie

Cast

Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Paul Freeman

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

British Lion Films, HandMade Films, Calendar Productions

Languages

English, Français

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 2 nominations total

Trailers
The Long Good Friday - Newly restored & back in cinemas. Official UK trailer
The Long Good Friday ? 1980 ? Trailer
Original Trailer
Official Trailer
Teasers
#dontforgetbob - Bob Hoskins stars in The Long Good Friday
Featurettes
The Long Good Friday panel discussion with Paul Barber | BFI
Arrow UHD Unboxing
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7.5 out of 10
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