Mystery ·Drama ·Crime · United States of America · 1973 · 1h 52m

The Long Goodbye

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Director
Robert Altman
Cast
Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe Nina van Pallandt as Eileen Wade Sterling Hayden as Roger Wade Mark Rydell as Marty Augustine Henry Gibson as Dr. Verringer David Arkin as Harry
Crew
Vilmos Zsigmond — Director of Photography Lou Lombardo — Editor John Williams — Original Music Composer Leigh Brackett — Screenplay Raymond Chandler — Novel Jerry Bick — Producer
Tagline

Nothing says goodbye like a bullet…

Synopsis

In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.

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Mood & Themes
infidelitysuicidecorruptionpolicecatdetectivegreedmission of murderpenthouse apartmentpolice operationusa–mexico borderalcoholism
Key Collaborators
Robert Altman Director Vilmos Zsigmond Director of Photography Lou Lombardo Editor John Williams Original Music Composer Leigh Brackett Screenplay Raymond Chandler Novel Jerry Bick Producer Kent James Costume Design Marjorie Wahl Costume Design
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