The Long Good Friday (1980): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Long Good Friday
Director: John Mackenzie
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1980
Duration: 114 min
Cast: Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Dave King, Bryan Marshall, Derek Thompson

What The Long Good Friday Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch The Long Good Friday?

The Long Good Friday is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Long Good Friday?

The Long Good Friday runs for 114 minutes (1h 54m).

When did The Long Good Friday come out?

The Long Good Friday was released in 1980.

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.

What is The Long Good Friday's rating?

The Long Good Friday holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.