The Long Good Friday
“Who lit the fuse that tore Harold's world apart?”
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 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Long Good Friday (1980) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-05
Top Cast
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Bob Hoskins
Harold Shand
Helen Mirren
Victoria
Dave King
Parky
Bryan Marshall
Harris
Derek Thompson
Jeff
Eddie Constantine
Charlie
Paul Freeman
Colin
P.H. Moriarty
Razors
Alan Ford
Jack
Paul Barber
Erroll
Karl Howman
David
Nick Stringer
Billy
Brian Hall
Alan
Paul Kember
Ginger
Patti Love
Carol Benson
Leo Dolan
Phil
Pierce Brosnan
1st Irishman
Daragh O'Malley
2nd Irishman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Market
Festival / Special Debut
April 2, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$500K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.5x
-$500K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- Barrie Keeffe
- Original Score
- Francis Monkman
- Original Title
- The Long Good Friday
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Calendar Productions, Handmade Films, Black Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Mackenzie
Barrie Keeffe
Francis Monkman
Phil Meheux
Mike Taylor
Barry Hanson, George Harrison, Denis O'Brien
Department Leadership Roster
John Mackenzie
Director
Barrie Keeffe
Writer
Tudor George
Costume Design
Mike Taylor
Editor
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
Barry Hanson
Producer
Francis Monkman
Original Music Composer
Roy Alon
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Good Friday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Long Good Friday?
The principal cast of The Long Good Friday includes Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Dave King, Bryan Marshall, Derek Thompson.
When was The Long Good Friday released and how long is it?
The Long Good Friday was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Long Good Friday?
The Long Good Friday had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $500K at the worldwide box office (0.5 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Long Good Friday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Good Friday was composed by Francis Monkman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Long Good Friday?
The Long Good Friday holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).