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7.5
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10.0

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kim477
roger177
Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

...Elliott Gould is a Marlowe thrust into a story were everybody else knows their roles. He wanders clueless and complaining, and then suddenly understands exactly what he must do.

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kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

I'm a noir addict. And one of the many things I love about noir is the familiarity. Here, Altman pays tribute to the two-bit gum-shoes and their world of mystery while turning the conventions upside-down at the same time. Gould is smart casti...

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Cast & Crew

Robert Altman
As Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Robert Altman
Director
David Carradine
As Dave aka Socrates (uncredited)
Elliott Gould
As Philip Marlowe
Arnold Schwarzenegger
As Hood in Augustine's Office (uncredited)
Rutanya Alda
As Rutanya Sweet
Pancho Córdova
As Doctor
Sterling Hayden
As Roger Wade

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The Long Goodbye is a crime drama film directed by Robert Altman, starring Elliott Gould as the iconic private investigator Philip Marlowe. The movie follows Marlowe's investigation into the murder of his friend's wife, which leads him on a dangerous and complex journey filled with twists and turns. Along the way, Marlowe encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a gangster (played by Mark Rydell) and a mysterious woman (played by Nina Van Pallandt). As he delves deeper into the case, Marlowe finds himself in increasing danger, and the film builds to a thrilling climax. With its witty dialogue, memorable performances, and striking visuals, The Long Goodbye is a must-see for fans of crime dramas and film noir.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Long Goodbye include Playing with Fire, The Sugarland Express, Coonskin, Black Shampoo, Gumshoe, $.

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The Long Goodbye was released in theaters on March 8, 1973.