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The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye

Nothing says goodbye like a bullet…

19737.41h 52m

Overview

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

Directed by Robert Altman
Written by Leigh Brackett, Raymond Chandler
Produced by Jerry Bick
Box OfficeBudget: $1.7MRevenue: $959K

Top Cast

Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould

Philip Marlowe

Nina van Pallandt

Nina van Pallandt

Eileen Wade

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Roger Wade

Mark Rydell

Mark Rydell

Marty Augustine

Henry Gibson

Henry Gibson

Dr. Verringer

David Arkin

David Arkin

Harry

Jim Bouton

Jim Bouton

Terry Lennox

Warren Berlinger

Warren Berlinger

Morgan

J

Jo Ann Brody

Jo Ann Eggenweiler

S

Stephen Coit

Detective Farmer

Themes & Keywords

infidelitysuicidecorruptionpolicecatdetectivegreedmission of murderpenthouse apartmentpolice operationusa–mexico borderalcoholismmurderchain smokingwhodunitlos angeles, californiainterrogationhit by a carprivate eyeneo-noirabuseabusive boyfriend

About The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye is a mystery, drama, crime film released in 1973 exploring themes of infidelity, suicide, corruption, police, cat, detective. Directed by Robert Altman, it stars Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt, Sterling Hayden. In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.

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