The Late Show

1977, Comedy/Drama, 1h 34m

35 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Deft direction from Robert Benton and a perfect pair in Art Carney and Lily Tomlin make The Late Show a solidly savory neo-noir treat. Read critic reviews

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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 Harry's last job, but also find his friend's murderer. While trying to crack Harry's case, Ira is introduced to Margo (Lily Tomlin), an eccentric pot-selling agent who wants to hire him to find her cat. Desperate for the work, Ira takes on the pet search and winds up with an unexpected new partner in Margo.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Robert Benton
  • Producer:
    Robert Altman
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  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Warner Brothers/Seven Arts

Cast & Crew

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
Howard Duff
Harry Regan
Robert Benton
Director
Robert Altman
Producer
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