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The Long Goodbye
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The Long Goodbye

1973-03-08 · 112 min · ★ 7.4

Mystery · Crime

In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.

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Directors
Robert Altman
Production companies
United Artists, Lion's Gate Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,700,000
Revenue
USD 959,000

Top Cast

Elliott GouldElliott GouldPhilip Marlowe
Nina van PallandtNina van PallandtEileen Wade
Sterling HaydenSterling HaydenRoger Wade
Mark RydellMark RydellMarty Augustine
Henry GibsonHenry GibsonDr. Verringer
David ArkinDavid ArkinHarry
Jim BoutonJim BoutonTerry Lennox
Warren BerlingerWarren BerlingerMorgan
Jo Ann BrodyJo Ann Eggenweiler
Stephen CoitDetective Farmer
Jack KnightJack KnightMabel
Pepe CallahanPepe
Vincent PalmieriVince
Pancho CórdovaPancho CórdovaDoctor
Enrique LuceroEnrique LuceroJeffe
Rutanya AldaRutanya AldaRutanya Sweet
Tammy ShawDancer
Jack RileyJack RileyRiley
Ken SansomKen SansomColony Guard
Jerry JonesJerry JonesDetective Green

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