The Long Good Friday (1980)
The Long Good Friday is a 1980 crime movie directed by John Mackenzie, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren and Dave King.
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.
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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.
When was The Long Good Friday released?
The Long Good Friday was released on 1 November 1980.
How long is The Long Good Friday?
The Long Good Friday runs 1h 54m.
Who made The Long Good Friday?
The Long Good Friday was directed by John Mackenzie.
Where can I watch The Long Good Friday?
The Long Good Friday is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, TCM, YouTube TV and Plex.
Where to watch The Long Good Friday
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, TCM, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, MovieMe
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