Movie: Bloody Business: Making The Long Good Friday

Top 6 Billed Cast

Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan

Himself

Barry Hanson
Barry Hanson

Himself

Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins

Himself

John Mackenzie
John Mackenzie

Himself

Phil Meheux
Phil Meheux

Himself

Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren

Herself

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    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 Phil Meheux.

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    2006-04-04

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    6.6

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