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Plot

Nickey (John Cassavetes) is a small-time Jewish gangster in trouble with the mob. He calls on his lifelong friend Mikey (Peter Falk) for help. During the night the two spend together, the power of their friendship is undermined by their mutual nastiness and pressing financial concerns. Elaine May's script was allegedly taken from an episode in the life of her uncle.
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Crime and Mystery,Drama,Thriller
Run Time:
119min.
Theatrical Release Date:
02/23/2009
DVD Release Date:
12/21/2004
Director(s):
Elaine May
Starring:
Peter Falk , John Cassavetes , Ned Beatty , Rose Arrick , Carol Grace
Themes:
Faltering Friendships
Tone:
Bleak,Downbeat,Gritty,Talky
Keywords:
childhood-friend,criminal,friendship,gangster,hitman,on-the-run,refugee,relationship