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Mikey and Nicky, released in 1976, marked Elaine May's directorial debut in the gangster film genre. This gritty crime drama explores the complex relationship between two aging mobsters navigating the criminal underworld. Mikey (John Cassavetes) and Nicky (Peter Falk) find their friendship tested as they grapple with betrayal, loyalty, and desperation amidst the ruthless realities of organized crime.