Mikey And Nicky - Criterion Collection Blu-Ray

Elaine May created a gangster film like no other in the nocturnal odyssey Mikey and Nicky, where she took advantage of the chemistry between John Cassavetes and Peter Falk, who often collaborated, by giving them the roles of small-time gangsters whose lifelong relationship has turned sour. This restless drama takes place over one night, with Nicky (Cassavetes) hiding in a hotel after the boss he stole money from puts a hit on him. Terrified, he seeks out Mikey (Falk), the only person he believes can save him. The script is written to match the energy of the stars—along with supporting actors Ned Beatty, Joyce Van Patten, and Carol Grace—and inspired by real characters from May's own childhood—this unflinching portrait of male friendship gone tragically wrong is an undisputed masterpiece of American cinema.

DIRECTOR'S APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION INCLUDESOR

 

• New, restored 4K digital transfer, supervised by director Elaine May, with uncompressed mono audio track

   

• New featurette on the making of the film, with interviews with distributor Julian Schlossberg and actress Joyce Van Patten

   

• New interviews with critics Richard Brody and Carrie Rickey

   

• Audio interview from 1976 with actor Peter Falk

   

• Trailer and TV clips

   

• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

   

• PLUS: An essay by critic Nathan Rabin

   

• New cover by Connor Willumsen