THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY | 4K UHD | Arrow Films
GANGSTER | CRIME | DRAMA | THRILLER
British crime drama starring Bob Hoskins as a London crime boss whose attempts to launch a legitimate business enterprise are disrupted by an unknown adversary. Harold Shand (Hoskins) is a gangster who has worked his way to the top with utter ruthlessness and a penchant for violence. Recognising that a more secure and prosperous future lies in moving to legal operations, he prepares to trade a life of crime for respectability through a plan to regenerate London's Docklands area. However, when unknown bombers begin targeting his properties and killing his associates, Shand only knows one response - violence. The cast also includes Helen Mirren, Paul Freeman and Eddie Constantine.
| Year | 1980 |
| Certificate | Rated BBFC: 18 |
| Runtime | 109 mins |
| Director | John MacKenzie |
| Starring | Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Eddie Constantine, Dave King, Brian Hall, Charles Cork, George Coulouris, Stephen Davis, Paul Freeman, Ruby Head, Patti Love, Pierce Brosnan |
| Studio | Arrow Films |
| Edition | Limited Edition |
| Release Date | 27 May 2024 |
| Country of Release | United Kingdom |
| Discs | 1 x 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc |
| Region | 4K Blu-ray: Region free |
| Video | Codec: HEVC / H.265 (88.94 Mbps) Resolution: Native 4K (2160p) HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10 Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 |
| Audio | English: Dolby Atmos English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 |
| Language | English |
| Subtitles | English SDH |
| Packaging | Slipcover in original pressing Reversible cover Booklet Figure/replica/props/memorabilia included |
| Barcode | 5027035026589 |
Special Features
4K UHD (2160p) Limited Edition | Region Free | Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) | Original uncompressed PCM mono 1.0 and Dolby Atmos audio | Optional English subtitles | Reversible sleeve featuring artwork by Hannah Gillingham | Foldout poster (Hannah Gillingham) | 44-page illustrated collectors' booklet featuring writing by Mark Duguid, an excerpt from Very Naughty Boys by Robert Sellers, and contemporary reviews
Audio commentary by director John Mackenzie
Bloody Business – documentary on the making of the film, with John Mackenzie, Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Barry Hanson and Phil Méheux
Hands Across the Ocean – comparison of the UK and US soundtracks
Q&A with Bob Hoskins and John Mackenzie, moderated by Richard Jobson
Interviews with producer Barry Hanson, cinematographer Phil Méheux, writer Barrie Keeffe, first assistant director Simon Hinkly and assistant art director Carlotta Barrow
Original trailers
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