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The Long Good Friday

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Original title

The Long Good Friday

Year

1980

Running time

114 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

John Mackenzie

Screenwriter

Barrie Keefe

Cast

Music

Francis Monkman

Cinematography

Phil Meheux

Producer

British Lion Film Corporation, HandMade Films, Calendar Productions

Genre

Thriller. Mystery | Mafia. Crime. IRA

Synopsis

Harold, 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.

Awards: 1981: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Actor (Bob Hoskins)

1982: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nom. Best Foreign Language Film

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Critics' reviews

"Brutal and brilliant. (...) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"

Adam Smith: Empire
"[It] is one amazing piece of work, not only for the Hoskins performance but also for the energy of the filmmaking, the power of the music, and, oddly enough, for the engaging quality of its sometimes very violent sense of humor."

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"'The Long Good Friday' is arguably the best British gangster film ever made due to its politically-charged story and the performances of Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren."

IGN
"'The Long Good Friday' is classy fare and superior viewing to its modern counterparts in every way."

BBC
"In many respects a conventional thriller set in London's underworld, The Long Good Friday is much more densely plotted and intelligently scripted than most such yarns."

Variety Staff: Variety
"In style, the film’s ambition sometimes oversteps its ability, but it’s a rare London gangster film that has something to say about the city and says it with wit (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

Dave Calhoun: Time Out
"'The Long Good Friday' charts a perilous course through a world of powerful people, ghastly acts of vengeance and ominously shifting fortunes."

Janet Maslin: The New York Times

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The Long Good Friday

1980

John Mackenzie

6.8

(1,333)