An up-and-coming gangster is tested by the insurgence of an unknown, very powerful threat.
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Title: The Long Good Friday (1980)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Paul Freeman | ... | Colin | |
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Leo Dolan | ... | Phil |
| Kevin McNally | ... | Irish Youth | |
| Patti Love | ... | Carol | |
| P.H. Moriarty | ... | Razors | |
| Derek Thompson | ... | Jeff | |
| Bryan Marshall | ... | Harris | |
| Bob Hoskins | ... | Harold | |
| Helen Mirren | ... | Victoria | |
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Ruby Head | ... | Harold's Mother |
| Charles Cork | ... | Eric | |
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Olivier Pierre | ... | Chef |
| Pierce Brosnan | ... | 1st Irishman | |
| Daragh O'Malley | ... | 2nd Irishman | |
| Dave King | ... | Parky | |
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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 Marty Cassady <martyc@bev.net>
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What should have been the greatest day of Harold's life suddenly becomes the longest. See more »Parents Guide:
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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 »Frequently Asked Questions
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2 April 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Long Good Friday See more »Filming Locations:
The Salisbury Hotel, Grand Parade, Green Lanes, Harringay, London, Greater London, England, UK See more »Company Credits
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This is the quintessential British gangster film, without a doubt. Bob Hoskins plays Harold Shand, a ruthless gangland boss whose empire suddenly starts crumbling before his eyes, over one Easter weekend. Shand goes to extraordinary lengths to find out just who's behind the slaughter, and why. Standout performances from all involved, especially Hoskins as Shand.
What makes the film so special is that it's played straight not for laughs; there are no mockney' accents or wide-boy routines here, just the serious business of bloody revenge.
Utterly compelling, I cannot really praise this enough; if you want to see a truly great British gangster film, watch this. Forgot Lock, Stock and the other pretenders, this is still very much the one to watch.