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The Long Good Friday (1980)

Movie ★ 7.2 114 min

In 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.

John Mackenzie Director Barrie Keeffe Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1980
Runtime
114 min
Rating
R
Budget
$1.0M
Box office
$500,000
IMDb
tt0081070
Country
United Kingdom
Language
French, English
Studio
Calendar Productions, Handmade Films, Black Lion Films

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Long Good Friday about?
In 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.
Who directed The Long Good Friday?
The Long Good Friday was directed by John Mackenzie.
Who stars in The Long Good Friday?
The Long Good Friday stars Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Dave King, Bryan Marshall.
When was The Long Good Friday released?
The Long Good Friday is a 1980 crime, thriller, drama film.
Where can I watch The Long Good Friday?
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