The Late Show (1977)

  • PG
  • 02/10/1977 (US)
  • Mystery, Crime, Comedy
  • 1h 33m

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 had gotten himself involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.

Robert Benton

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Art Carney's headshot

Art Carney

Ira Wells
Lily Tomlin's headshot

Lily Tomlin

Margo
Bill Macy's headshot

Bill Macy

Charlie Hatter
Eugene Roche's headshot

Eugene Roche

Ron Birdwell
Joanna Cassidy's headshot

Joanna Cassidy

Laura Birdwell
John Considine's headshot

John Considine

Lamar
Ruth Nelson's headshot

Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Schmidt
John Davey's headshot

John Davey

Sergeant Dayton

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