"The Long Good Friday" (1980) is directed by John Mackenzie, a filmmaker known for his work in crime dramas. The film stars Bob Hoskins as Harold Shand, a London gangster, and Helen Mirren as Victoria, his sophisticated partner. The supporting cast includes Eddie Constantine, Bryan Marshall, and a young Pierce Brosnan in his film debut. Hoskins' performance is widely regarded as a career-defining role.

The plot follows Harold Shand, a prosperous gangster with ambitions to transform London's Docklands into a thriving business hub. However, his plans are disrupted by a series of bombings and murders targeting his associates. As Harold scrambles to uncover the identity of his enemies, he faces betrayal, political corruption, and the unraveling of his empire. The film explores themes of power, loyalty, and the volatile intersection of crime and business.

The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor for Bob Hoskins. It also won an Evening Standard British Film Award and remains a classic in British cinema.

Product Features

4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

¥ 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)

¥ Original uncompressed PCM mono 1.0 and Dolby Atmos audio

¥ Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

¥ Audio commentary by director John Mackenzie

¥ Bloody Business, a documentary about the making of The Long Good Friday, including interviews with John Mackenzie, stars Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, producer Barry Hanson and cinematographer Phil M√©heux

¥ Hands Across the Ocean, a comparison of the differences between the UK and US soundtracks

¥ Q&A with Bob Hoskins and John Mackenzie, moderated by Richard Jobson

¥ Interviews with Barry Hanson, Phil M√©heux, writer Barrie Keeffe, first assistant director Simon Hinkly and assistant art director Carlotta Barrow

¥ Original trailers

¥ Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Hannah Gillingham

¥ Illustrated collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Mark Duguid, an excerpt from Titan Books' Very Naughty Boys: The Amazing True Story of Handmade Films by Robert Sellers about the making of The Long Good Friday, and contemporary reviews of the film