The Long Good Friday (Criterion Collection)

One of the most acclaimed gangster films ever made, this hard-hitting British drama stars Bob Hoskins in his breakthrough role as mob boss Harold Shand, whose chance to go "legit" with an American-backed real estate deal is threatened by a series of violent attacks. Who is behind his associates' murders and the bombing of his clubs? With Helen Mirren, Dave King, Eddie Constantine; look for a debuting Pierce Brosnan as an IRA member. Directed by John Mackenzie ("The Fourth Protocol"). 113 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English. Region Free