The Late Show
1977, Drama/Comedy, 1h 34m
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Cast & Crew
Ira Wells
Margo
Charlie Hatter
Ron Birdwell
Laura Birdwell
Lamar
Critic Reviews for The Late Show
All Critics (20) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (2)
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[Robert] Benton has succeeded brilliantly in revitalising an overworked genre without destroying its mythology.
March 19, 2020 | Full Review… -
The Late Show has the grace to allow us to see the craft and competence that remains in [Wells].
January 8, 2018 | Full Review… -
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.
October 23, 2004 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
...an intriguing, promising setup that's employed to progressively underwhelming effect...
March 27, 2021 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Other than laughing at Tomlin and feeling sorry for Carney, there's nothing in this Late Show to keep you awake unless you're an incurable insomniac.
October 25, 2019 | Full Review… -
The photography is handsome, the pace is brisk, the suspense scenes are very well done, but the characterization is superb.
August 14, 2019 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Late Show
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Oct 11, 2010Robert Benton's sardonic, affectionate homage to the private-eye films of the 40's and 50's. it benefits greatly by the moving, magnificent performance by the late great Art Carney, playing a washed-up, aging private eye determined to solve one tantalizing case, after his one time partner is murdered. Carney vows to get the killer, but the trail begins with Lily Tomlin, in a delightful performance as a flaky ex-hippie, who stolen cat Carney's partner had been hired to find. Tomlin starts off trying to hired Carney, who at first wants nothing to do with her, but then has a change of heart, and soon she turns into his dizzy sidekick, they have real nice quirky chemistry together. The film is filled with wonderful plot-twists that include blackmail, murder, double-crosses and philandering wives. The major success of this film is due Robert Benton, who made his impressive directorial debut with this fine film, and wrote the brilliant original screenplay. A sadly underrated gem, that is a true winner! Highly Recommended.Danny R Super Reviewer
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Dec 20, 2008Charming crime comedy with Carney and Tomlin a wonderfully off beat pair, their chemistry makes this a delight. A real sleeper.jay n Super Reviewer
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Apr 01, 2008Nice bit of Film Noir with Carney as an aging PI getting mixed up with the nutty Lily Tomlin to find who killed his former partner. Plot may sound familiar, but it's all in how it is pulled off, plus the chemistry of the stars. Much more violent than expected, but that just adds to the gritty realism. Highly recommended for fans of the genre and for fans of the two stars.Anthony V Super Reviewer
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