The Long Good Friday 1980
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SplatIn the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Harold Shand
as Victoria
as Parky
as Harris
as Jeff
as Charlie
as Colin
as Razors
as Jack
as Erroll
Director:
Writer:
Barrie Keeffe
Stars:
Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Dave King, Bryan Marshall, Derek Thompson, Eddie Constantine, Paul Freeman, P.H. Moriarty, Alan Ford, Paul Barber,
Genres:
Crime,Thriller,Drama
Release Date:
1980 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
114 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Long Good Friday
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Harold Shand
as Victoria
as Parky
as Harris
as Jeff
as Charlie
as Colin
as Razors
as Jack
as Erroll
as David
as Billy
as Alan
as Ginger
as Carol Benson
as Phil
as 1st Irishman
as 2nd Irishman
as Irish Youth
as O'Flaherty
as Harold's Mother
as Eric
as Chef
as Mac
as Boston
as Kid
as Boy Under Car
as Don
as Dave
as Pool Attendant
as Priest
as Dora
as Lil
as Eugene
as Peter
as Sherry
as Jimmy
as Flynn
as Commissionaire
as Waiter
as Captain Death
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Snipist (uncredited)
as Driver Hitman (uncredited)
as Young Man in Pub (uncredited)
as Boat Party Guest (uncredited)
as Tony
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