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The Long Goodbye

English • 1973 • 1h 52m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Drama Mystery

Synopsis

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

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’70s Thrillers
Position 2
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Directed by Robert Altman
Position 6
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Coastal Thrillers
Position 5
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Cat Movies
Position 12
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Starring Sterling Hayden
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Altman

WriterLeigh Brackett

CinematographerVilmos Zsigmond

ComposerJohn Williams

EditorLou Lombardo

ProducerJerry Bick

Cast

Elliott Gouldas Philip Marlowe

Nina van Pallandtas Eileen Wade

Sterling Haydenas Roger Wade

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Neonoir

Position 3

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July 2021

Position 58

as Marty Augustine

Henry Gibsonas Dr. Verringer

David Arkinas Harry

Jim Boutonas Terry Lennox

Warren Berlingeras Morgan

Jo Ann Brodyas Jo Ann Eggenweiler

Stephen Coitas Detective Farmer

Jack Knightas Mabel

Pepe Callahanas Pepe

Vincent Palmierias Vince

Pancho Córdovaas Doctor

Enrique Luceroas Jeffe

Rutanya Aldaas Rutanya Sweet

Tammy Shawas Dancer

Jack Rileyas Riley

Ken Sansomas Colony Guard

Jerry Jonesas Detective Green

The Long Goodbye (1973) | Criteria