Mikey and Nicky (1976)
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82% of critics liked it
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81% of users liked it
(687 ratings)
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… More 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, Rovi
- Directed By
- Elaine May
- Written By
- Elaine May
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1976 Wide
- Studio
- Criterion Collection
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Elaine May's feature not only stars John Cassavetes, but also feels like a tribute to his work (particularly Husbands).
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Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
A one-of-a-kind movie.
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Alan Dale, Blogcritics.org
Considering the gross overextension of the shoot and the indulgence of the actors, ... it makes perfect sense that the movie feels like the result of a game of 52 pick-up rather than the realization of a design.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A powerful dark tale that is emotional and profound in its unsentimental characterization of lowly underworld figures.
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Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
An underrated little movie about small-time crooks and killers. Cassavetes and Falk are at their naturalistic best. A must for fans of gritty New York movies.
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Cast
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Peter Falk
as Mikey
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John Cassavetes
as Nicky
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Ned Beatty
as Kinney
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Rose Arrick
as Annie
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Carol Grace
as Nell
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William Hickey
as Sid Fine
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Sanford Meisner
as Dave Resnick
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Joyce Van Patten
as Jan
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M. Emmet Walsh
as Bus Driver
- Oliver Clark
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David Pendleton
as Bar Patron
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Jean Shevlin
as Lady on Bus
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Virginia Smith
as Jan's Mother
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Sy Travers
as Hotel Clerk
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Martin Wolfson
as Candy Store Man
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Reuben Greene
as Franklyn
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Marilyn Randall
as Shirley