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The Late Show is a 1977 American neo-noir mystery film written and directed by Robert Benton and produced by Robert Altman. It stars Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche, and Joanna Cassidy.
Jul 4, 1977 · The Late Show: Directed by Robert Benton. With Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche. A grumpy semi-retired private investigator partners with a quirky female client to catch the people who murdered his partner.
It's a study of the way older people do a balancing act between weariness and experience. It's a celebration of that uncharted continent, Lily Tomlin. And most of all, it's a movie that dares a lot, pulls off most of it, and entertains us without insulting our intelligence.
The CBS Late Movie is a CBS television series (later known as CBS Late Night) during the 1970s and 1980s. The program ran in most American television markets from 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT) until 2:30 a.m. or later, on weeknights.
Private detective Ira Wells (Art Carney) isn't getting any younger. He's also barely staying in business. So when Ira's former partner, Harry, is killed, Ira vows to not only take on Harry's last...
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The Late Show (1977) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Jan 4, 2017 · The Late Show is a movie that feels both of a time and out of time. It takes place in Los Angeles in 1977 and we recognize the period in fashion and setting. But the tone is that of a noir set in the '40s, only with the world weariness ramped up a hundred times.
Over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who had gotten himself involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.
THE LATE SHOW (1977) USA colour 93m. Directed by Robert Benton. Cast: Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche, Joanna Cassidy, John Considine, Harry Regan, Ruth Nelson. SPLENDID! Made in 1940's NOIR style with ties to Robert Altman and his gorgeous film THE LONG GOODBYE (1973).
A grumpy semi-retired private investigator partners with a quirky female client to catch the people who murdered his partner.
