The Late Show

1977 6.2 (58 votes) 1h 33m

Genres

Mystery Crime Comedy

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures
Lion's Gate Films

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

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Director: Robert Benton

Screenplay: Robert Benton

Director of Photography: Charles Rosher Jr.

Producer: Robert Altman

Top Cast

Art Carney

Ira Wells

Lily Tomlin

Margo

Bill Macy

Charlie Hatter

Eugene Roche

Ron Birdwell

Joanna Cassidy

Laura Birdwell

John Considine

Lamar

Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Schmidt

John Davey

Sergeant Dayton

Videos

Trailer #1

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