Movielogr
Marlowe (1969)
Directed by Paul Bogart
Twitter Facebook Google+Overview
Mysterious Orfamay Quest hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe to find her missing brother. Though the job seems simple enough, it leads Marlowe into the underbelly of the city, turning up leads who are murdered with ice picks, exotic dancers, blackmailed television stars and self-preserving gangsters. Soon, Marlowe’s life is on the line right along with his case.
Rated PG | Length 95 minutes
Actors
James Garner | Gayle Hunnicutt | Carroll O'Connor | Rita Moreno | Sharon Farrell | William Daniels | H.M. Wynant | Jackie Coogan | Christopher Cary | Bruce Lee | Kenneth Tobey | Mary Charlotte Wilcox | George Tyne | Corinne Camacho | Paul Stevens | Roger Newman
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2023 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
James Garner as Phillip Marlowe is p darn good esp. when surrounded by this cast that includes a hot af Rita Moreno, uncle fester, and Bruce Lee in his first big screen Hollywood role. Had no idea Bruce Lee was in this and he is dynamite.
The story is adapted from one of Chandler’s books but updated for the 1960s. It’s a so-so story that probably reads better on the page due to all the moving parts. Another highlight in the film is the on location shooting in different places like Union Station, which blew me away bc it looked the same in 1969 as it does now. Incredible to see.
No comments yet. Log in and be the first!