What is Mikey and Nicky?
Mikey and Nicky is a 1976 crime and drama film released in the United States with a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes and a rated R classification. The story follows Nick, a desperate gangster suffering from an ulcer who is holed up in a cheap hotel and convinced a local mob boss wants him killed, leading him to call his childhood friend and fellow gangster Mikey to begin a long night.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 21, 1976
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Mikey and Nicky is a 1976 crime and drama film released in the United States with a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes and a rated R classification. The story follows Nick, a desperate gangster suffering from an ulcer who is holed up in a cheap hotel and convinced a local mob boss wants him killed, leading him to call his childhood friend and fellow gangster Mikey to begin a long night.
The film explores the complex bond between two men entangled in the criminal underworld during a tense, single-night narrative. It combines elements of crime and dramatic character study as Nick faces extreme paranoia and seeks help from someone he has known since childhood.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate mobster holes up in a cheap hotel and calls his childhood friend for help.”
- Explores a tense, high-stakes dynamic between two lifelong friends.
- Features a desperate protagonist facing imminent danger from a local mob boss.
- Unfolds over the course of a single, gripping night.
- It features unlikeable characters, as noted by promotional material advising viewers not to expect to like them.
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime dramas about paranoia and longtime loyalties tested under pressure.
The tone is tense and dramatic with a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes.
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Is Mikey and Nicky worth watching?
It is a 1976 crime and drama feature that runs for one hour and forty-six minutes.
What is the runtime or duration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes.
Are there multiple episodes?
No, Mikey and Nicky is a feature film rather than an episodic television series.
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