The Late Show

The Late Show (1977)

10/02/1977
Mystery, Crime, Comedy
1h 33m

The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.

Overview

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.

  • Robert BentonDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • los angeles, california
  • private detective
  • neo-noir

Top Billed Cast

Art Carney

Art Carney

Ira Wells

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Margo

Bill Macy

Bill Macy

Charlie Hatter

Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

Ron Birdwell

Joanna Cassidy

Joanna Cassidy

Laura Birdwell

John Considine

John Considine

Lamar

Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Schmidt

John Davey

Sergeant Dayton

Howard Duff

Howard Duff

Harry Regan

Ray Pourchot

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

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