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The Late Show is a 1977 American neo-noir mystery film written and directed by Robert Benton and produced by Robert Altman. It stars Art Carney , Lily Tomlin , Bill Macy , Eugene Roche , and Joanna Cassidy .
Jul 4, 1977 · The Late Show: Directed by Robert Benton. With Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche. A grumpy semi-retired private investigator partners with a quirky female client to catch the people who murdered his partner.
Watchlist. Private detective Ira Wells (Art Carney) isn't getting any younger. He's also barely staying in business. So when Ira's former partner, Harry, is killed, Ira vows to not only take on ...
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- Comedy, Drama
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It's hard enough for a movie to sustain one tone, let alone half a dozen, but that's just what Robert Benton's "The Late Show" does. It's the story of a strangely touching relationship between two people.
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.
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