The Late Show
1977 · Movie · PG · 93 min · ★ 6.3
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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Details
- Years
- 1977
- Release date
- 1977-02-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 93 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (65 votes)
Themes
- los angeles, california
- private detective
- neo-noir
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1978 · nominated
Cast & crew
Art Carney
as Ira Wells
Lily Tomlin
as Margo
Bill Macy
as Charlie Hatter
Eugene Roche
as Ron Birdwell
Joanna Cassidy
as Laura Birdwell
John Considine
as Lamar
Ruth Nelson
as Mrs. Schmidt
- JD
John Davey
as Sergeant Dayton
Howard Duff
as Harry Regan
- RP
Ray Pourchot
as Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Directed by Robert Benton