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

Over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who was involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.

MysteryCrimeComedy

Release: 1977-02-10Runtime: 93 minRating: 6.3 (64)

Cast

Art Carney

Art Carney

Ira Wells

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Margo

Bill Macy

Bill Macy

Charlie Hatter

Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

Ron Birdwell

Joanna Cassidy

Joanna Cassidy

Laura Birdwell

John Considine

John Considine

Lamar

Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Schmidt

John Davey

Sergeant Dayton

Howard Duff

Howard Duff

Harry Regan

Ray Pourchot

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Crew

Robert Benton

Robert Benton

Director

Paul Baxley

Paul Baxley

Stunt Coordinator

Charles Rosher Jr.

Director of Photography

Robert Altman

Robert Altman

Producer

Kenneth Wannberg

Original Music Composer

Tony Bishop

Second Assistant Director

Kim Friese

Second Assistant Director

Tommy Thompson

Assistant Director

Dennis J. Parrish

Set Dresser

Michael Galloway

Sound

Clips & Videos

Trailer #1

Trailer #1

Josh Olson on THE LATE SHOW

Josh Olson on THE LATE SHOW