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The Long Goodbye

Directed by Robert Altman
1973•1h 52m•R•★ 7.6
Comedy / Crime / Drama / Mystery

Synopsis

Private investigator Philip Marlowe gives his close friend a ride to the Mexican border, only to find himself entangled in a labyrinth of murder, stolen mob money, and betrayal in 1970s Los Angeles. Robert Altman and Elliott Gould's brilliant revisionist noir.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorRobert Altman
WriterLeigh Brackett
CinematographyVilmos Zsigmond
MusicJohn Williams
Principal Cast
Elliott Gould
Elliott GouldPhilip Marlowe
Nina van Pallandt
Nina van PallandtEileen Wade
Sterling Hayden
Sterling HaydenRoger Wade
Mark Rydell
Mark RydellMarty Augustine
Henry Gibson
Henry GibsonDr. Verringer
David Arkin
David ArkinHarry
Jim Bouton
Jim BoutonTerry Lennox
Warren Berlinger
Warren BerlingerMorgan

Technical Specifications

Runtime1h 52m (112 mins)

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DirectorRobert Altman
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
CountryUS
StudioLion's Gate Films • United Artists
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