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Philip Marlowe, Private Eye

  • TV Series
  • 1983–19861983–1986
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
423
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Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1983)
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Mystery
Private detective Philip Marlowe solves many crimes in Los Angeles during the 1930s.Private detective Philip Marlowe solves many crimes in Los Angeles during the 1930s.Private detective Philip Marlowe solves many crimes in Los Angeles during the 1930s.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
423
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  • Stars
    • Powers Boothe
    • Billy Kearns
    • Kathryn Leigh Scott
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  • Stars
    • Powers Boothe
    • Billy Kearns
    • Kathryn Leigh Scott
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    • 18User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 13 nominations

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    Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe
    • Philip Marloweas Philip Marlowe
    11 episodes11 eps • 1983–1986
    Billy Kearns
    • Lt. Victor 'Violets' Mageeas Lt. Victor 'Violets' Magee…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1983
    Kathryn Leigh Scott
    Kathryn Leigh Scott
    • Annie Riordanas Annie Riordan
    3 episodes3 eps • 1983
    Ken Pogue
    Ken Pogue
    • Lt. Angusas Lt. Angus
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Frank Pellegrino
    Frank Pellegrino
    • Lt. Yberraas Lt. Yberra
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Angelo Rizacos
    • Friskyas Frisky…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Billy J. Mitchell
    Billy J. Mitchell
    • Charlieas Charlie
    2 episodes2 eps • 1983
    Tony Sibbald
    Tony Sibbald
    • Police sargeantas Police sargeant
    2 episodes2 eps • 1983
    Jim Dunk
    • Det. Bakeras Det. Baker…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1983
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Dr. Sutroas Dr. Sutro
    1 episode1 ep • 1983
    Melody Anderson
    Melody Anderson
    • Rhonda Farras Rhonda Farr
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver
    • Belle Delaguerraas Belle Delaguerra
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Robin Givens
    Robin Givens
    • Token Wareas Token Ware
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Roxanne Hart
    Roxanne Hart
    • Jean Adrianas Jean Adrian
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Kate Reid
    Kate Reid
    • Anna Jeeteras Anna Jeeter
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Linda Griffiths
    • Lola Barsleyas Lola Barsley
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Gayle Hunnicutt
    Gayle Hunnicutt
    • Sally Glennas Sally Glenn
    1 episode1 ep • 1983
    Lise Hilboldt
    Lise Hilboldt
    • Dolores Chiozzaas Dolores Chiozza
    1 episode1 ep • 1983
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    • Trivia
      Before he died, Raymond Chandler informed his agent Helga Greene never to allow the character of Philip Marlowe to appear in a TV show. Helga Greene later allowed this show to be made after discussions with producer David Wickes.
    • Quotes

      Philip Marlowe: Hollywood's the kind of town where they stick a knife in your back and then have you arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Goodnight Sweetheart: In the Mood (1993)

    User reviews18

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    8/10
    Marlowe
    I remember watching the first season of this when it came out and absolutely adored it. Powers Boothe's portrayal was just right. It was around the same time that Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes first aired, so we were spoilt for quality detective drama. If I recall correctly, it was part financed by London Weekend Television (part of the ITV network at the time) and shown on ITV in prime time. I recall them announcing that, even though the show was popular, they would not be making any more after the initial five due to it being so expensive. Nearly every item in the show was a genuine period piece, with very little being reproduced. This, and the fact that it was shot in the UK, made it extremely costly. The second series was never shown properly in the UK. Odd episodes would turn up in the early hours of the morning and, although the production values were not as good, the shows were still enjoyable. Hopefully someone will produce a restored version of the shows on DVD (previous comments claim that the quality is not too good). I also think it's time for Marlowe to appear again. James Caan's version in "Poodle Springs" didn't quite work as I thought he was a little too old for the role. Ideally, Marlowe should be in his late thirties/early forties: young enough to take (or throw) a punch, but old enough to have "been around the block" a few times. Ten years ago, Harrison Ford would have been ideal, but now I'm not sure. Any ideas .... ?
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    • Oct 5, 2006

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Philip Marlowe
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • David Wickes TV
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • London Weekend Television (LWT)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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