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Mikey and Nicky (1976)
Director: Elaine May
Cast: Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Ned Beatty, Rose Arrick
Runtime106 min
RatingR
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Nick is desperate, holed up in a cheap hotel, suffering from an ulcer and convinced that a local mob boss wants him killed. Desperate and terrified, he calls Mikey, his friend since childhood and a fellow gangster. So begins a long night…
Critical Reception & Ratings
Mikey and Nicky, the 1976 crime drama directed by Elaine May, has been praised by critics as a compelling character study despite its divisive reception. The film received recognition through a nomination for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, but its audience ratings on platforms like IMDb indicate a more mixed response from viewers.
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Mikey and Nicky is a crime drama from 1976 directed by the acclaimed Elaine May, featuring standout performances from Peter Falk and John Cassavetes as two longtime friends entangled in the criminal underworld. The film offers a gritty, character-driven exploration of loyalty, desperation, and the bonds of friendship, delivered with May's distinctive cinematic style.
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Mikey and Nicky is a 1976 American crime drama film written and directed by Elaine May. It stars John Cassavetes as desperate small-time mobster Nicky Godolin and Peter Falk as his longtime friend Mikey Mittner. The supporting cast features Ned Beatty, Carol Grace, Rose Arrick and noted acting teacher Sanford Meisner.
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