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114. The Long Good Friday (1982)
Published: 3 June 2025 at 11:00 Europe/London
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🎬 The Long Good Friday (1982) – Random Movie #1518
This week, we review The Long Good Friday (1982), John Mackenzie’s gritty British crime classic set against the backdrop of a changing London. Bob Hoskins delivers a powerhouse performance as Harold Shand, a ruthless gangster trying to go legit just as his criminal empire comes under mysterious attack. Helen Mirren co-stars as his sharp and steady partner, Victoria. With sharp dialogue, political undercurrents, and explosive tension, the film explores ambition, loyalty, and the cost of power in an unforgiving underworld.
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