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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.
Original Release
12/21/1976
US Release
12/21/1976
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Rose Arrick | Annie |
Carol Grace | Nellie |
William Hickey | Sid Fine |
Sanford Meisner | Dave Resnick |
Joyce Van Patten | Jan |
M. Emmet Walsh | Bus Driver |
Peter Falk | Mikey |
John Cassavetes | Nicky Godalin / Nicky |
Ned Beatty | Kinney |
Sy Travers | Hotel Clerk |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Rose Arrick | Annie |
Carol Grace | Nellie |
William Hickey | Sid Fine |
Sanford Meisner | Dave Resnick |
Joyce Van Patten | Jan |
M. Emmet Walsh | Bus Driver |
Peter Falk | Mikey |
John Cassavetes | Nicky Godalin / Nicky |
Ned Beatty | Kinney |
Sy Travers | Hotel Clerk |
Peter R. Scoppa | Counter Man |
Virginia Smith | Jan's Mother |
Jean Shevlin | Lady on Bus |
Danny Klein | Harry |
Martin Wolfson | Candy Store Man |
Eugene Hobgood | Mel |
David Pendleton | Bar Patron |
Will Gill Jr. | Bartender |
Marilyn Randall | Shirley |
Alta Christopher | Woman |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Bud Austin | Executive Producer |
Michael Hausman | Producer |