IMDb >
The Long Good Friday (1980)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Long Good Friday (1980) More at IMDbPro »
| Videos |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
2 April 1982 (USA) moreTagline:
Who lit the fuse that tore Harold's world apart?Plot:
Harold, a prosperous English gangster, is about to close a lucrative new deal when bombs start showing up in very inconvenient places... more | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins moreNewsDesk:
(8 articles)
Rourke Has Eyes for 'Mona Lisa' (From CinemaSpy. 15 May 2009, 9:00 PM, PDT)
Retro Café: Revisiting 'The Long Good Friday'
(From CinemaSpy. 12 April 2009, 9:00 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
Bob Hoskins makes this... more (95 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Paul Freeman | ... | Colin |
| Leo Dolan | ... | Phil |
 | Kevin McNally | ... | Irish Youth |
| Patti Love | ... | Carol Benson |
| P.H. Moriarty | ... | Razors |
| Derek Thompson | ... | Jeff |
| Bryan Marshall | ... | Harris |
 | Bob Hoskins | ... | Harold Shand |
 | Helen Mirren | ... | Victoria |
| Ruby Head | ... | Harold's Mother |
| Charles Cork | ... | Eric |
| Olivier Pierre | ... | Chef |
 | Pierce Brosnan | ... | 1st Irishman |
| Daragh O'Malley | ... | 2nd Irishman |
| Dave King | ... | Parky |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
114 minCountry:
UKColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Iceland:16 | Finland:K-16 (cut) (1989) (VHS) | Finland:K-16 (cut) (1981) (theatrical release) | Australia:R | France:-12 | Norway:16 (1981) | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 (video rating) (1987) | UK:X (original rating) | USA:R | West Germany:18Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Handmade Films bought the film rights from British Lion for £850,000. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: The last shot of the swimming pool being drained is actually water coming in, but shown in reverse. moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (95 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Long Good Friday (1980) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Departed | Scarface | Cheung fo | Jitsuroku Andô Noboru kyôdô-den: Rekka | Bound |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Crime section | IMDb UK section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
Very much in the tradition of the American gangster films of the 30s and 40s, this movie centres around a bravura performance by the central gangster (Edward G Robinson/James Cagney then; Bob Hoskins now). Bob Hoskins raves and fights against a world that is rapidly moving beyond his control and, although he is an unpleasant, violent and vicious character, you end up caring for him.
Interesting also as a historical snapshot of a period in London's history (the redevelopment of the Docklands) now gone.