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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.
- (3.3K)
- Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
- Robert Benton
- 1977-07-04
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 ...
- (40)
- Robert Benton
- PG
- Art Carney
A private eye (Art Carney) and a cat lover (Lily Tomlin) team up to solve a mystery involving a missing stamp collection and a dead body. The Late Show is a genre-bending movie that combines humor, suspense, and character study, with a script by Robert Benton and produced by Robert Altman.
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.
Find out who directed, wrote, produced, and starred in the 1977 mystery comedy film The Late Show. See the full list of cast and crew members, including Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, and Robert Altman.
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