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The Late Show
“The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.”
6.3 / 10• 1977• 1h 33m•PG• English
MysteryCrimeComedy
Storyline
An 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.
Cast & Crew
Art Carney
Ira Wells
Lead
Lily Tomlin
Margo
Bill Macy
Charlie Hatter
Eugene Roche
Ron Birdwell
Joanna Cassidy
Laura Birdwell
John Considine
Lamar
Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Schmidt
JD
John Davey
Sergeant Dayton
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Benton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Late Show is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
