Stars: John Cassavetes, Peter Falk, Ned Beatty, Rosie Arrick, Carol Grace, William Hickey, M. Emmet Walsh

Director: Elaine May

Summary: Dramatic tale of two small-time crooks, both old friends. One is firmly convinced there is a price on his head - while the other has been hired to help kill him...

Elaine May's tense, well-paced thriller is her third film, and one of her most innovative. Using three cameras that she sometimes left running for hours, May captured a spontaneous, real interaction between actor Peter Falk (of the TV series COLUMBO), and actor (and maverick director) John Cassavetes (ROSEMARY'S BABY). Their relationship and their personalities drive this portrait of one evening in their 30-year friendship. When Nicky (Cassavetes) calls Mikey (Falk) yet again to bail him out of trouble--this time a contract on his life for money that he stole from his mob boss--Mikey, as always, shows up to help. Overcoming the obstacles of Nicky's paranoia and blind fear, Mikey gets him out of the hotel where he has holed up, and starts to help him plan his escape. However, Nicky keeps changing the plan, and a hit man is hot on their trail. As they try to make their escape, the two friends have to confront issues of betrayal, regret, and the value of friendship versus self-preservation. The performances of Falk and Cassavetes make this much more than a gangster movie--it's a compelling portrait of human foibles, loyalty, and inner conflict.

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Reviewed by: davybozal24-7
Posted on March 29, 2006 7:54 PM

This is a great American gangster movie directed by Elaine May and starring the wonderfully under - rated and versatile actors John Cassevetes and Peter Falk . Nicky ( John Cassevetes ) finds out that there is a contract out on his life , he turns to his lifelong friend
Mikey ( Peter Falk ) for help , but can he trust him .
You will love this gripping will he or won't he masterpiece from 1976.

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Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Restored Print, Biographies And Filmographies Of Elaine May Peter Falk And John Cassavetes, Original Trailer, Chaptering, Stills Gallery
Subtitles:	None
Year:	1976
Release Date:	August 30, 2004
Runtime:	106 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	O D X 20318
Label:	C'est La Vie
Keywords:	General, Mikey, Nicky, Drama
Genre:	Drama