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The Late Show

1977-02-10 · 93 min · ★ 6.3

Mystery · Crime · Comedy · Thriller

An over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who was involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.

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Directors
Robert Benton
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Lion's Gate Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Art CarneyArt CarneyIra Wells
Lily TomlinLily TomlinMargo
Bill MacyBill MacyCharlie Hatter
Eugene RocheEugene RocheRon Birdwell
Joanna CassidyJoanna CassidyLaura Birdwell
John ConsidineJohn ConsidineLamar
Ruth NelsonRuth NelsonMrs. Schmidt
John DaveySergeant Dayton
Howard DuffHoward DuffHarry Regan
Ray PourchotTheatre Patron (uncredited)
Linn ZuckermanHippie Gardener (uncredited)

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