The Late Show(1977)
“The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Benton
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Art Carney
as Ira Wells
Lily Tomlin
as Margo
Bill Macy
as Charlie Hatter
Eugene Roche
as Ron Birdwell
Joanna Cassidy
as Laura Birdwell
John Considine
as Lamar
Ruth Nelson
as Mrs. Schmidt
John Davey
as Sergeant Dayton
Howard Duff
as Harry Regan
Ray Pourchot
as Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Linn Zuckerman
as Hippie Gardener (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Lion's Gate Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Late Show?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Late Show (1977).
What is The Late Show about?▼
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.
Who directed The Late Show?▼
The Late Show was directed by Robert Benton and released in 1977. It is a mystery, crime, comedy film.
How long is The Late Show?▼
The Late Show has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in The Late Show?▼
The cast of The Late Show includes Art Carney as Ira Wells, Lily Tomlin as Margo, Bill Macy as Charlie Hatter, Eugene Roche as Ron Birdwell, Joanna Cassidy as Laura Birdwell and more.
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