THE LONG GOODBYE

 "THE LONG GOODBYE" --- (1973) --- 

MY THOUGHTS:
This was my first time watching this film. It is a very well-done Noir / Crime story that keeps you guessing and holds your attention. I have always been a fan of Elliott Gould, but I seem to have just discovered exactly how talented he is. The rest of the cast did just as well, making all of them a joy to watch, in their various characterizations. I read somewhere that it is considered to be "the most satisfying" of all the Marlowe films. I would definitely watch it again sometime and feel it is totally worth the time to do so.

SYNOPSIS:
"Private detective Philip Marlowe is asked by his old buddy Terry Lennox for a ride to Mexico. He obliges, and when he gets back to Los Angeles is questioned by police about the death of Terry's wife. Marlowe remains a suspect until it's reported that Terry has committed suicide in Mexico. Marlowe doesn't buy it but takes a new case from a beautiful blond, Eileen Wade, who coincidentally has a past with Terry."

STARRING:
Elliott Gould, Sterling Hayden, Nina Van Pallandt, Jo Ann Brody, Mar k Rydell, Henry Gibson, Jim Bouton and David Arkin (plus, an early and uncredited appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger).

SCREENPLAY:
Leigh Brackett; based on Raymond Chandler's 1953 novel of the same name.

DIRECTOR:
Robert Altman