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The Long Good Friday (1980)

R 114 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery  -   2 April 1982 (USA)
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Director:

John Mackenzie

Writer:

Barrie Keeffe
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bob Hoskins ...
Helen Mirren ...
Victoria
Dave King Dave King ...
Parky
Bryan Marshall Bryan Marshall ...
Harris
Derek Thompson Derek Thompson ...
Jeff
Eddie Constantine Eddie Constantine ...
Charlie
Paul Freeman ...
Colin
Leo Dolan Leo Dolan ...
Phil
Kevin McNally ...
Irish Youth
Patti Love Patti Love ...
Carol Benson
P.H. Moriarty P.H. Moriarty ...
Razors
Ruby Head Ruby Head ...
Harold's Mother
Charles Cork Charles Cork ...
Eric
Olivier Pierre Olivier Pierre ...
Chef
Pierce Brosnan ...
1st Irishman
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Storyline

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. Written by Marty Cassady <martyc@bev.net>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Gangster | Bomb | Car Bomb | Shower | Gangster Boss  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Sexta-Feira Mais Longa See more »

Filming Locations:

Brixton, London, England, UK See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Breakthrough film role for British actor Bob Hoskins. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Blood on Harold's shirt after his final "altercation" with Jeff. In the cabin the blood only comes to 2 or 3 buttons down from the top, when he leaves the boat it's up to his top button. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Colin: Two large Bushmills, please, darlin'.
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