The Long Good Friday

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Thriller, Drama

Director

John Mackenzie

Original Language

EN

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.

When was The Long Good Friday released?

The Long Good Friday was released on November 1, 1980.

How long is The Long Good Friday?

The Long Good Friday has a runtime of 1h 54m.

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