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.~ Brian Whitener, All Movie Guide

GENRE: Detective, Drama
MPAA RATING: R
RUN TIME: 1h 59m
RELEASE DATE: January 01, 1976
STARRING: M. Emmet Walsh, Virginia Smith, Martin Wolfson, David Pendleton, Will Gill Jr.
DIRECTOR(S): Elaine May
PRODUCER(S): Michael Hausman
WRITER(S): Elaine May
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