Producer Barry Hanson on Bob Hoskins and The Long Good Friday (1980)

Bob Hoskins' Early Career & Approach

• 💡 Producer Barry Hanson previously worked with Bob Hoskins in theater, including a production of Richard III in Hull.
• 🎭 Hoskins was known for his total engagement and interest in new experiences, even when not directly on stage.
• 👏 He was an actor who instilled confidence in the audience, making them trust they were in for a good time.

The Long Good Friday Script

• 📝 The film featured a "good script" that was particularly loved by the actors.
• ✨ The script allowed for "wonderful stretches" for the performers, indicating its quality and depth.

Shakespearean Echoes in the Film

• 📌 The film contains Shakespearean features, such as characters receiving bad news all at once.
• 📚 These narrative elements reminded the speaker of Richard III, specifically scenes where characters deliver grim tidings.