The Long Goodbye
Seen it?1973 | 112 min | Mystery, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Gone Baby Gone or The Nice Guys, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$959K worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 262K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Altman
- Elliott GouldPhilip Marlowe
- Nina van PallandtEileen Wade
- Sterling HaydenRoger Wade
- Mark RydellMarty Augustine
- Henry GibsonDr. Verringer
- David ArkinHarry
- Jim BoutonTerry Lennox
- Warren BerlingerMorgan
- Jo Ann BrodyJo Ann Eggenweiler
- Stephen CoitDetective Farmer