Crime ·Mystery ·Thriller · United States of America · 1975 · 1h 35m

Farewell, My Lovely

Director

Cast

Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlowe Charlotte Rampling as Mrs. Grayle John Ireland as Nulty Sylvia Miles as Mrs. Florian Anthony Zerbe as Brunette Harry Dean Stanton as Billy Rolfe

Crew

John A. Alonzo — Director of Photography Walter Thompson — Editor Joel Cox — Editor David Shire — Original Music Composer David Zelag Goodman — Screenplay Raymond Chandler — Novel

Tagline

"I need another drink... I need a lot of life insurance... I need a vacation.... and all I've got is a coat, a hat, and a gun!"

Synopsis

Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his girlfriend, a former lounge dancer. While also investigating the murder of a client and the theft of a jade necklace, Marlowe becomes entangled with seductress Helen Grayle and discovers a web of dark secrets that are better left hidden.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

suspicion of murder los angeles, california

Key Collaborators

Dick Richards Director John A. Alonzo Director of Photography Walter Thompson Editor Joel Cox Editor David Shire Original Music Composer David Zelag Goodman Screenplay Raymond Chandler Novel George Pappas Producer Jerry Bruckheimer Producer Dean Tavoularis Production Design

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