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Mikey and Nicky

1976, Movie, 1h 46min

Elaine May crafted a gangster film like no other in the nocturnal odyssey MIKEY AND NICKY, capitalizing on the chemistry between frequent collaborators John Cassavetes and Peter Falk by casting them together as small-time mobsters whose lifelong relationship has turned sour. Set over the course of one night, this restless drama finds Nicky (Cassavetes) holed up in a hotel after the boss he stole money from puts a hit out on him. Terrified, he calls on Mikey (Falk), the one person he thinks can save him. Scripted to match the live-wire energy of its stars—alongside supporting players Ned Beatty, Joyce Van Patten, and Carol Grace—and inspired by real-life characters from May’s own childhood, this unbridled portrait of male friendship turned tragic is an unsung masterpiece of American cinema.

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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It is a vivid, almost sensually rancid slice of 1970s cinema, a movie in which you can almost taste the sweat in the air.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Paul Merrill

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Well acted genre outing.

Read full review at Empire

Frequently asked questions

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In the gritty streets of Philadelphia, small-time bookie Nicky (John Cassavetes) finds himself on the wrong end of the mob's hit list. Desperate and afraid, he turns to his childhood friend Mikey (Peter Falk) for help. Despite Nicky's constant changes of plan, Mikey remains determined to protect his friend and help him escape the city. But as they evade the relentless hitman (Ned Beatty), the two friends must confront the harsh realities of their friendship and the true cost of loyalty. With a supporting cast including William Hickey and Sanford Meisner, this tense and gripping drama explores the dark underbelly of organized crime and the lengths people will go to survive.

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You can stream Mikey and Nicky on: Apple TV

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