'Mikey and Nicky': Elaine May Reveals Real Life Gangster Inspiration

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• May shared in a rare interview that the 1976 film was inspired by a real-life gangster she knew, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the crime drama.
• Incredibly, the film itself vanished from the editing room and ended up in a surgeon's garage, further fueling the intrigue around this long-lost Hollywood gem.