The Long Good Friday

Who lit the fuse that tore Harold's world apart?

19801h 54m7.2(452 votes)

CrimeThrillerDrama

Synopsis

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 h…

The Long Good Friday (1980) is a crime, thriller, and drama film directed by John Mackenzie. It stars Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, and Dave King. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 452 votes.

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Director

John Mackenzie

Cast

Bob Hoskins

Harold Shand

Helen Mirren

Victoria

Dave King

Parky

Bryan Marshall

Harris

Derek Thompson

Jeff

Eddie Constantine

Charlie

Paul Freeman

Colin

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Where can I watch The Long Good Friday?

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Who stars in The Long Good Friday?

The Long Good Friday stars Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Dave King, and Bryan Marshall, and was directed by John Mackenzie.

How long is The Long Good Friday?

The Long Good Friday has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.

When did The Long Good Friday come out?

The Long Good Friday was released in 1980.

What genre is The Long Good Friday?

The Long Good Friday is a crime, thriller, and drama film.

Is The Long Good Friday worth watching?

The Long Good Friday holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.