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Long Good Friday (The)

Country: UK, Language: English, 114 mins

  • Director: John Mackenzie
  • Writer: Barrie Keeffe
  • Producer: Chris Griffin; Barry Hanson

CGiii Comment

A superior gangster film, British style.

A break-through performance by Hoskins, supported by an admirable cast - and, an unpolished view of London - good stuff.


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The(ir) Blurb...

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.

Cast & Characters

Paul Freeman as Colin;
Leo Dolan as Phil;
Kevin McNally as Irish Youth;
Patti Love as Carol Benson;
P.H. Moriarty as Razors;
Derek Thompson as Jeff;
Bryan Marshall as Harris;
Bob Hoskins as Harold Shand;
Helen Mirren as Victoria;
Ruby Head as Harold's Mother;
Charles Cork as Eric;
Olivier Pierre as Chef;
Pierce Brosnan as 1st Irishman;
Daragh O'Malley as 2nd Irishman;
Dave King as Parky