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The Long Good Friday
Why this pick
A tough, distinctly British crime drama driven by criminal loyalties, escalating pressure and an electrifying central performance; its London grit and moral rot closely fit Face.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE1997 1h 45m GBR
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
This is another bruising crime story where friendship, family-like bonds and old loyalties become sources of danger rather than safety.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Five men, criminals Ray, Dave, Stevie, Julian ("Julie" as a nickname), and Jason, plan a heist to steal a minimum of £2 million. Using a truck modified as a battering ram, the group break into a security depot in London and steal a large amount of money before the police arrive. However, they discover they barely got the amount of money they wanted, and only £68,000 to each man. Julian demands an extra amount of money as "expenses" for his work, but is beaten and placed in the boot of Ray's car until he just accepts his share. The group, without Julian, later spend time at a bar with fellow criminal Sonny, and Ray's girlfriend Connie, a protester. Ray and Stevie also visit an elderly couple, Linda and Bill, where they leave their stolen money for safekeeping.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Robert Carlyle
Ray
Ray Winstone
Dave
Steven Waddington
Stevie
Lena Headey
Connie
Christine Tremarco
Sarah
Sue Johnston
Alice
Elaine Lordan
Sally
Phil Davis
Julian