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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary by John Mackenzie - in this audio commentary, director John Mackenzie explains how multiple sequences from The Long Good Friday were shot and edited, and discusses the manner in which the various characters are introduced, Bob Hoskins' magnificent performance, the script and the different changes that were made to it, Francis Monkman's soundtrack, etc. The commentary was recorded in 2002.
BLU-RAY DISC ONE
- Introduction - Ashley Clark, curatorial director at Criterion, introduces The Long Good Friday. In English, not subtitled. (7 min).
- Commentary by John Mackenzie - in this audio commentary, director John Mackenzie explains how multiple sequences from The Long Good Friday were shot and edited, and discusses the manner in which the various characters are introduced, Bob Hoskins' magnificent performance, the script and the different changes that were made to it, Francis Monkman's soundtrack, etc. The commentary was recorded in 2002.
BLU-RAY DISC TWO
- An Accidental Studio - this archival documentary takes a closer look at the history and cinematic legacy of Handmade Films, one of the most influential independent producers and distributors of British films during the 1980s. Included in it are clips from interviews with its founder, former Beatle George Harrison, Bob Hoskins, Neil Jordan, Terry Gilliam, Eric, Idle, and Richard E. Grant, among others. The documentary was produced in 2019. In English, not subtitled. (98 min).
- Bloody Business: The Making of The Long Good Friday - this archival documentary focuses on the production history and success of The Long Good Friday. Included in it are clips from interviews with director John Mackenzie, producer Barry Hanson, Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan, amongst others. The documentary was produced by Anchor Bay Entertainment and initially appeared on the label's Special Edition DVD release of the film. In English, not subtitled. (55 min).
- Phil Meheux - in this archival program, the cinematographer of The Long Good Friday recalls how he was approached by director John Mackenzie and asked to join the project -- The Long Good Friday was initially meant to be a TV show, not a feature film -- and discusses the film's framing, as well as an important correction that was made when the previous 2K restoration was completed. In English, not subtitled. (4 min).
- Barrie Keeffe - in this archival program, the screenwriter of The Long Good Friday explains how the idea for the film emerged and how the main characters were profiled (their strengths and weaknesses, their goals, their beliefs, etc). The program was produced in 2015. In English, not subtitled. (9 min).
- Hands Across the Ocean - this archival program focuses on five sections from The Long Good Friday that were redone in order to make them clearer for American viewers. On the 4K restoration, these sequences have the original Cockney accents. The program was produced in 2015. In English, not subtitled. (8 min).
- Theatrical Trailers - two original theatrical trailers for The Long Good Friday. In English, not subtitled.
- 1. UK Trailer (3 min).
- 2. U.S. Trailer (2 min).
- Leaflet - an illustrated leaflet featuring an essay by critic Ryan Gilbey, as well as technical credits.
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