Film noir and gangster style meet head on in Mikey And Nicky. After he steals money from the mob, Nicky (John Cassavetes) finds out that they have put a contract out on him. He turns to lifelong friend Mikey (Peter Falk) for advice and help. His friend it transpires is more Judas than saviour as it becomes clear that he might be the trigger man Nicky has been dreading.

Directed with Cassavetes-like flair, this unusual gangster movie takes us Sopranos-style into the lives and pastimes of the criminal fraternity. Elaine May directs, elicting wonderful performances from Cassavetes and Falk, with great supporting roles for Ned Beatty, William Hickey and Sandford Meisner. Down those dark streets these men will tread.