Who lit the fuse that tore Harold’s world apart?
Film Synopsis
The Long Good Friday (1980) follows a rising gangster who seeks to transform his criminal operations into a legitimate business venture with international backing. As bombings and targeted killings strike his organization, he struggles to identify the source of the threat while maintaining control over his associates and negotiations. This British crime thriller blends gritty realism and political tension in an exploration of power, control, and the fragility of criminal authority.
The Long Good Friday 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Criterion BD-A 4K/US 2024 | Arrow BD-ALL 4K/UK 2024 | Image BD-A/US/OOP 2010 | Arrow BD-B/UK/OOP 2015 | Arrow BD-B/UK/OOP 2015 | Optimum BD-B/UK/OOP 2011 | Anchor Bay BD-ALL/UK/OOP 2009 | Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 | Criterion DVD-0/US/OOP 1998 |
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| Audio Commentary by Director John Mackenzie | |||||||||
| Introduction by Ashley Clark | |||||||||
| An Accidental Studio | |||||||||
| Bloody Business: Making of “The Long Good Friday” | |||||||||
| Hands Across the Ocean | |||||||||
| Interview 1 with Director of Photography Phil Méheux | |||||||||
| Interview 1 with Producer Barry Hanson | |||||||||
| Interview 1 with Writer Barrie Keeffe | |||||||||
| Interview 2 with Director of Photography Phil Méheux | |||||||||
| Interview 2 with Producer Barry Hanson | |||||||||
| Interview 2 with Writer Barrie Keeffe | |||||||||
| Interview with Assistant Art Director Carlotta Barrow | |||||||||
| Interview with First Assistant Director Simon Hinkly | |||||||||
| Q&A with Director John McKenzie and Actor Bob Hoskins | |||||||||
| Stills Gallery | |||||||||
| Biographies | |||||||||
| Cockney Slang Glossary | |||||||||
| UK Theatrical Trailer | |||||||||
| US Theatrical Trailer | |||||||||
| “Apaches” - With Optional Introduction by Phil Méheux | |||||||||
| Screenplay |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Criterion’s 4K UHD includes a booklet with writing by Ryan Gilbey. The included Blu-ray is also available separately.
- Arrow’s “Limited Edition” 4K UHD includes a 44-page booklet with writing by Mark Duguid.
- Arrow’s “Limited Edition Collection” Blu-ray also includes Mona Lisa (1986). It includes a 100-page booklet with writing by Mark Duguid and Mike Sutton.
- Arrow’s SteelBook Blu-ray reissued as a standard edition (2018/07/16).
- Anchor Bay’s “Explosive Special Edition” DVD includes a 6-page booklet with writing by Richard Harland Smith. The UK “25th Anniversary Edition” includes a soundtrack CD.
- Criterion’s DVD includes a booklet.
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