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The Long Good Friday

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  • 1h 54m
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7.6/10
23K
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The Long Good Friday (1980)
Trailer for this thriller about a British crime boss who has a very bad day
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CrimeDramaMystery
An up-and-coming gangster is tested by the insurgence of an unknown, very powerful threat.An up-and-coming gangster is tested by the insurgence of an unknown, very powerful threat.An up-and-coming gangster is tested by the insurgence of an unknown, very powerful threat.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
23K
YOUR RATING
    • John Mackenzie
    • Barrie Keeffe
  • Stars
    • Bob Hoskins
    • Helen Mirren
    • Paul Freeman
    • John Mackenzie
    • Barrie Keeffe
  • Stars
    • Bob Hoskins
    • Helen Mirren
    • Paul Freeman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 166User reviews
    • 91Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

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    The Long Good Friday (1980)
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    Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (1980)
    Helen Mirren and Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (1980)
    Helen Mirren and Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (1980)
    Helen Mirren and Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (1980)
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    Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (1980)
    Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (1980)
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    Helen Mirren and Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (1980)
    Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (1980)

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    Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins
    • Harold
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Victoria
    Paul Freeman
    Paul Freeman
    • Colin
    Leo Dolan
    • Phil
    Kevin McNally
    Kevin McNally
    • Irish Youth
    Patti Love
    Patti Love
    • Carol
    P.H. Moriarty
    P.H. Moriarty
    • Razors
    Derek Thompson
    Derek Thompson
    • Jeff
    Bryan Marshall
    Bryan Marshall
    • Harris
    Ruby Head
    • Harold's Mother
    Charles Cork
    Charles Cork
    • Eric
    Olivier Pierre
    • Chef
    Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan
    • 1st Irishman
    Daragh O'Malley
    Daragh O'Malley
    • 2nd Irishman
    Dave King
    Dave King
    • Parky
    Karl Howman
    • David
    Brian Hall
    Brian Hall
    • Alan
    Alan Ford
    Alan Ford
    • Jack
      • John Mackenzie
      • Barrie Keeffe
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    • Trivia
      Bob Hoskins' voice was dubbed over by a Wolverhampton actor, for fear Americans wouldn't understand his London accent. After Hoskins threatened to sue Jack Gill and British Lion (the original producers before HandMade bought the rights), the dubbing was removed. He was supported by Richard Burton, Sir Alec Guinness, and Warren Beatty.
    • Goofs
      The last shot of the swimming pool being drained is actually water coming in, but shown in reverse.
    • Quotes

      Pool Attendant: They kept it all incognito. They're gonna collect the body in an ice cream van.

      Harold: There's a lot of dignity in that, isn't there? Going out like a raspberry ripple.

    • Connections
      Featured in Scrubbers (1982)

    User reviews166

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    9/10
    One of the best British gangster films
    I am often a bit wary of British Gangster films I have to admit. Whilst I genuinely think people in this country often undervalue the wealth of film directing and acting talent we have produced I do often feel that in recent years "gritty" British films have almost hit self parody and are full of mockney clichés. However over the years there have been some truly brilliant British gangster films (this, get carter and sexy beast are my favourites) and as much as I worship Scorsese etc it is sometimes refreshing to watch something closer to home. This film is one of the best portrayals I have ever seen of a mans world falling apart around him. Bob Hoskins plays an old school East End Villain at the point where his long built up empire is collapsing and his stubborn refusal to accept this leads to ever more desperate and violent attempts to stem the inevitable which perfectly portrayed making this a must see for anybody who is a fan of gritty, powerful and sometimes violent gangster films.
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    • Release date
      • April 2, 1982 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • Handmade Films Website
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Brixton, London, Greater London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Black Lion Films
      • Calendar Productions
      • HandMade Films
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    • 1 hour 54 minutes
      • Color
      • Mono

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