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Farewell, My Lovely

Seen it?

1975 | 95 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (68% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1975: an older pace and style.

Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his girlfriend, a former lounge dancer. While also investigating the murder of a client and the theft of a jade necklace, Marlowe becomes entangled with seductress Helen Grayle and discovers a web of dark secrets that are better left hidden.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 70K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dick Richards

  • Robert MitchumPhilip Marlowe
  • Charlotte RamplingMrs. Grayle
  • John IrelandNulty
  • Sylvia MilesMrs. Florian
  • Anthony ZerbeBrunette
  • Harry Dean StantonBilly Rolfe
  • Jack O'HalloranMoose Malloy
  • Joe SpinellNick
  • Sylvester StalloneJonnie
  • Kate MurtaghAmthor