The Long Good Friday (1982)
Who lit the fuse that tore Harold's world apart?
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | The Long Good Friday |
|---|---|
| Release date | Apr 2, 1982 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | gangster, london, england, crime boss, gay theme, casino, england, neo-noir, slaughterhouse, car bomb, bombing, ira (irish republican army) |
FAQ
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 Apr 2, 1982 (status: Released).
Who directed The Long Good Friday?
John Mackenzie directed The Long Good Friday.
What is the TMDB rating of The Long Good Friday?
The Long Good Friday has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 452 votes.