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Mikey and Nicky (1976)Nick is desperate, holed up in a cheap hotel, suffering from an ulcer and convinced that a local mobster wants him killed. He calls Mikey, his friend since childhood, but when Mikey arrives... See full summary » Director:Elaine MayWriter:Elaine May |
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Mikey
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Nicky Godalin
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Kinney
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Annie
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Nellie
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Dave Resnick
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Jan
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Hotel Clerk
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Jan's Mother
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Lady on Bus
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Harry
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Candy Store Man
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Nick is desperate, holed up in a cheap hotel, suffering from an ulcer and convinced that a local mobster wants him killed. He calls Mikey, his friend since childhood, but when Mikey arrives, Nick won't let him in: his moods swing. So begins a long night as Mike tries to take care of Nick, calm him down and get him out of town. Their sojourn - on foot and in a city bus - takes them to a bar, a club, toward a movie theater, to the cemetery where Nick's mom is buried, and to Nick's girlfriend's apartment. Tempers fray and the friendship is tested. Meanwhile, a hit man who's getting information from someone is indeed looking for Nick. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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In the mob you trust no one. Not even your best friend. See more »Genres:
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21 December 1976 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Jogo Mortal See more »Filming Locations:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USACompany Credits
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by Wladimir A. Timm (as W. A. Timm), Vasek Zeman (as V. Zeman), Jaromir Vejvoda (as J. Vejvoda) and Lew Brown (as L. Brown)
Performed by The Andrews Sisters
Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.
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Shot in 1973, not released until 1976. See more »Goofs
When Mikey and Nicky are talking on the street after the fight, the sleeve of Mikey's jacket changes between being close to and far from his tie. See more »Soundtracks
"Beer Barrel Polka"by Wladimir A. Timm (as W. A. Timm), Vasek Zeman (as V. Zeman), Jaromir Vejvoda (as J. Vejvoda) and Lew Brown (as L. Brown)
Performed by The Andrews Sisters
Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.
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People give respect to give respect to Scorsese's "Casino", to "Taxi Driver", to "Mean Streets", they give respect to "The Godfather" and a whole slew of gritty organized crime movies. But I've never heard a single mention of this movie. Thankfully, people have been coming slowly around to Cassavetes-directed movies, but seldom, if ever, have I heard anyone compliment this movie for which Cassavetes is only credited for his acting. The silence regarding this movie is ridiculous, because of how great this movie is. It's so pure, it's so rough, it makes "Mean Streets" look big budget. The director, the comic-timing pro Elaine May, is a genius to let the actors do their thing, because they are legendary actors and to get too involved would ruin the chemistry. I think it's wise to go into this movie without knowing too much except maybe the names of the two leads and the director, and that the whole production is amazing without being perfect.