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The Late Show (1977)

PG 93 min  -  Crime | Mystery | Comedy  -   4 July 1977 (Denmark)
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The nicest, warmest, funniest, and most touching movie you'll ever see about blackmail, mystery, and murder.

Director:

Robert Benton

Writer:

Robert Benton
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Art Carney ...
Ira Wells
Lily Tomlin ...
Margo
Bill Macy ...
Charlie Hatter
Eugene Roche ...
Ron Birdwell
Joanna Cassidy ...
Laura Birdwell
John Considine John Considine ...
Lamar
Ruth Nelson Ruth Nelson ...
Mrs. Schmidt
John Davey John Davey ...
Sergeant Dayton
Howard Duff Howard Duff ...
Harry Regan
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Plot Keywords:

Gun | Private Detective | Beautiful Woman | Murder | Jumpsuit  | See more »

Taglines:

The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail. [Lobby Card] See more »

Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Comedy | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Última Investigação See more »

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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color  | Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: The first close-up of Charlie's white shoes with blood on them also shows Ira's black shoes right next to him, but Ira doesn't walk up to help Charlie until the following shot. See more »

Quotes

[Margo has pictures of her cat, Winston, that she wants Ira to find]
Margo Sperling: This little kitty is just a little honey bun. Give this little cat a break!
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Connections

References "The Thin Man" (1957) See more »

Soundtracks

"What Was"
Lyrics by Stephen Lehner
Music by Ken Wannberg
Sung by Bev Kelly See more »