_**An honest, outdated private eye stuck in the Bizarro world of modern L.A.**_ A detached chain-smoking private detective in Los Angeles (Elliott Gould) finds himself hounded by the police after driving a friend to Mexico late one night (Jim Bouton). Upon taking a gig by the wife of a writer to find her missing alcoholic husband (Nina van Pallandt & Sterling Hayden) he finds himself staving off gangsters in…
Top Cast
Elliott Gould
Philip Marlowe
Nina van Pallandt
Eileen Wade
Sterling Hayden
Roger Wade
Mark Rydell
Marty Augustine
Henry Gibson
Dr. Verringer
David Arkin
Harry
Jim Bouton
Terry Lennox
Warren Berlinger
Morgan
Jo Ann Brody
Jo Ann Eggenweiler
Stephen Coit
Detective Farmer
Jack Knight
Mabel
Pepe Callahan
Pepe
Vincent Palmieri
Vince
Pancho Córdova
Doctor
Enrique Lucero
Jeffe
Rutanya Alda
Rutanya Sweet
Reviews
Pretty good 1970s-era neo-noir drama almost entirely relies on the performance from Elliot Gould and the mystery element was well done, though the ending was somewhat predictable but satisfying. **3.75/5**
Proof if ever it were needed that no good deed goes unpunished! "Marlowe" (Elliott Gould) is woken up in the middle of the night by his mate ("Lennox") who urgently needs driving to Tijuana. He obliges, only to find that on his return the police are waiting for him. Seems that his pal's wife has been found slain. Initially considered an accomplice, he's release when information arrives suggesting the prime suspect…
FAQ about The Long Goodbye
What is The Long Goodbye about?
In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.
When was The Long Goodbye released?
The Long Goodbye was released in 1973.
What genres does The Long Goodbye belong to?
The Long Goodbye is categorised as Mystery, Drama, Crime.
Who stars in The Long Goodbye?
The cast of The Long Goodbye includes Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt, Sterling Hayden, Mark Rydell, Henry Gibson.