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"The Long Good Friday" is one of the best British gangster movies, if not from anywhere. One added bonus is that it really established Bob Hoskins as a powerful leading character. His portrayal of Harold Shands, boss of the London underworld, is equal to anything done by Bogart, De Niro, Cagney, Pesci, Edward G. Robinson, Pacino - anyone you could name. This isn’t a gentle film - it doesn’t conceal the violence of the London underworld, but it doesn’t do so gratuitously. It’s been said that George Harrison, whose company produced the movie, disapproved of the brutality, but by then it was too late. Helen Mirren plays Hoskins' wife. Far from being a typical gangster's moll, she compliments his role as boss to a degree rarely seen in this sort of movie. She’s sophisticated, highly intelligent, not to mention quite beautiful without having to resort to overt sexuality. Many gangster movies made in the UK have followed, but "The Long Good Friday" is a trailblazer, and remains at the top of the genre…Read full review
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Quality is excellent, including slipcover for plastic case. DVD plays beautifully.
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The final scene is memorable; Bob Hoskins, without any dialogue, really shows a lot of emotions ranging from surprise to acceptance of his fate.
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A truly great look at very interesting characters indeed. The best ever performances by Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren. A great mobster flick with Irish flair.Figure in an IRA connection and you have a prescription for riveting suspense and the greatest action story unfolding. Its simply one of the very best movies ever made. Get your hand on this one!
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