The Late Show

Robert Benton
1977-02-10

The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.
6.2
93 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Art Carney Ira Wells Unowned
Lily Tomlin Margo Goutbreak
Bill Macy Charlie Hatter Unowned
Eugene Roche Ron Birdwell Unowned
Joanna Cassidy Laura Birdwell Unowned
John Considine Lamar Unowned
Ruth Nelson Mrs. Schmidt Unowned
John Davey Sergeant Dayton Unowned
Howard Duff Harry Regan Unowned
Ray Pourchot Theatre Patron (uncredited) Unowned
Linn Zuckerman Hippie Gardener (uncredited) Unowned