Mystery ·Crime ·Comedy · United States of America · 1977 · 1h 33m

The Late Show

The Late Show poster
Director
Robert Benton
Cast
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
Crew
Charles Rosher Jr. — Director of Photography Peter Appleton — Editor Lou Lombardo — Editor Kenneth Wannberg — Original Music Composer Robert Benton — Writer Robert Altman — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Late Show — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
los angeles, californiaprivate detectiveneo-noir
Key Collaborators
Robert Benton Director Charles Rosher Jr. Director of Photography Peter Appleton Editor Lou Lombardo Editor Kenneth Wannberg Original Music Composer Robert Benton Writer Robert Altman Producer
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