The Long Goodbye (1973) – Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.
Director: Robert Altman (MASH, Nashville)
Writer: Leigh Brackett (The Big Sleep, Rio Bravo)
Release Date: March 7, 1973
Domestic Box Office: $1.5 million
Top 5 Cast:
- Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe
- Sterling Hayden as Terry Lennox
- Nina van Pallandt as Eileen Wade
- Jim Bouton as Roger Wade
- Mark Rydell as Marty Augustine
“The only thing that makes it possible to live in this world is to keep your expectations low.” – Philip Marlowe
Critical Reviews:
- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: “A beautifully made and acted film, with a strong central performance by Elliott Gould.”
- Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune: “A moving and thought-provoking film that is sure to stay with you long after you’ve seen it.”
- Vincent Canby, The New York Times: “A beautifully acted and directed film that is both moving and thought-provoking.”
- The New Yorker: “A stylish and intelligent film that is sure to please fans of Elliott Gould and Robert Altman.”
- The Village Voice: “A must-see for anyone who is interested in the noir genre.”
Cinematic Importance: The Long Goodbye (1973) is a significant film because it is one of the first films to break the mold of the traditional noir film. The film is more comedic and playful than the typical noir film, and it features a more complex and sympathetic protagonist. The Long Goodbye was also a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch the careers of director Robert Altman and writer Leigh Brackett.
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