The Long Goodbye (1973)

Nothing says goodbye like a bullet…

The Long Goodbye (1973) poster

In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.

Director: Robert Altman
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Williams
Cinematography: Vilmos Zsigmond
Editing: Lou Lombardo
Production: United Artists, Lion's Gate Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $959,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Capital Greed and Corporate Evil, Corrupt Politician and Downfall, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room

Keywords

infidelity, suicide, corruption, police, cat, detective, greed, mission of murder, penthouse apartment, police operation, usa–mexico border, alcoholism, murder, chain smoking, whodunit

Trailer

The Long Goodbye Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Long Goodbye about?
In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.
Who directed The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye was directed by Robert Altman.
Who stars in The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye stars Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt, Sterling Hayden, Mark Rydell, Henry Gibson, David Arkin.
How long is The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye is a Mystery, Drama, Crime film.
What is the budget of The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye had a budget of $2M.
How much did The Long Goodbye gross?
The Long Goodbye grossed $959,000 worldwide.
Where was The Long Goodbye produced?
The Long Goodbye was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Long Goodbye?
The themes of The Long Goodbye include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Capital Greed and Corporate Evil, Corrupt Politician and Downfall, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room.