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Philip Marlowe
(11 episodes, 1983-1986)
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Billy Kearns | ... |
Lt. Victor 'Violets' Magee
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(4 episodes, 1983)
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Kathryn Leigh Scott | ... |
Annie Riordan
(2 episodes, 1983)
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Ken Pogue | ... |
Lt. Angus
(2 episodes, 1986)
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Frank Pellegrino | ... |
Lt. Yberra
(2 episodes, 1986)
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Angelo Rizacos | ... |
Frisky
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(2 episodes, 1986)
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Billy J. Mitchell | ... |
Charlie
(2 episodes, 1983)
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Tony Sibbald | ... |
Police sargeant
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(2 episodes, 1983)
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Jim Dunk | ... |
Det. Baker
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(2 episodes, 1983)
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Michael Shannon | ... |
Dr. Sutro
(1 episode, 1983)
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Melody Anderson | ... |
Rhonda Farr
(1 episode, 1986)
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Helen Shaver | ... |
Belle Delaguerra
(1 episode, 1986)
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Roxanne Hart | ... |
Jean Adrian
(1 episode, 1986)
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Robin Givens | ... |
Token Ware
(1 episode, 1986)
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Kate Reid | ... |
Anna Jeeter
(1 episode, 1986)
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Linda Griffiths | ... |
Lola Barsley
(1 episode, 1986)
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Gayle Hunnicutt | ... |
Sally Glenn
(1 episode, 1983)
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Lise Hilboldt | ... |
Dolores Chiozza
(1 episode, 1983)
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Liza Ross | ... |
Nurse Dalton
(1 episode, 1983)
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Maury Chaykin | ... |
Lt. Copernik
(1 episode, 1986)
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Jennifer Dale | ... |
Harriet Huntress
(1 episode, 1986)
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Kate Trotter | ... |
Irma Dean
(1 episode, 1986)
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Allan Royal | ... |
Lucky Landrey
(1 episode, 1986)
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Cec Linder | ... |
Benny Cyrano
(1 episode, 1986)
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Mavor Moore | ... |
Commissioner Drew
(1 episode, 1986)
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John Terry | ... |
George Dial
(1 episode, 1983)
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Ed Bishop | ... |
District Attorney
(1 episode, 1983)
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Michael Billington | ... |
King Leopardi
(1 episode, 1983)
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David Healy | ... |
Sal Vacaro
(1 episode, 1983)
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Vickery Turner | ... |
Mrs. Sutro
(1 episode, 1983)
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Mark Humphrey | ... |
Duke Targo
(1 episode, 1986)
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Booth Savage | ... |
George Carter
(1 episode, 1986)
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Peter Dvorsky | ... |
David Bourne
(1 episode, 1986)
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Dixie Seatle | ... |
Sadie
(1 episode, 1986)
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Christopher Newton | ... |
Rupert Eaton
(1 episode, 1986)
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William Hootkins | ... |
Frank Dorr
(1 episode, 1983)
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Stephen Davies | ... |
Scalise
(1 episode, 1983)
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Shane Rimmer | ... |
Detective Murphy
(1 episode, 1983)
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John Alderson | ... |
Gaff Talley
(1 episode, 1983)
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John Vernon | ... |
Big John Masters
(1 episode, 1986)
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R.H. Thomson | ... |
Frank Barsley
(1 episode, 1986)
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Paul Hecht | ... |
Marty Estel
(1 episode, 1986)
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Robert Morelli | ... |
Slippy Morgan
(1 episode, 1986)
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Bruce Boa | ... |
Don Luigi
(1 episode, 1983)
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Paul Maxwell | ... |
J.P. Magnus
(1 episode, 1983)
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David Baxt | ... |
Sneyd
(1 episode, 1983)
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Bill Bailey | ... |
Hugo Candless
(1 episode, 1983)
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Marc Smith | ... |
George Millar
(1 episode, 1983)
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Matt Craven | ... |
Pete
(1 episode, 1986)
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Eugene Clark | ... |
Rufe
(1 episode, 1986)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD) (1989) (West Germany) (tv)
- Das Erste (1989) (West Germany) (tv)
- France Régions 3 (FR3) (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Goldhil Home Media (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1986) (United States) (tv)
- ITV - Independent Television (1983) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Liberty Video (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- Palace Video (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (2 Cassettes 1 of 3 episodes and 1 of 2 episodes)
- Pidax Film (2025) (Germany) (DVD)
- VOX (1993) (Germany) (tv)
- Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) (1989) (West Germany) (tv)
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Storyline
Plot Summary |
Relying on his wits, instinct, gun and whiskey private detective Philip Marlowe solves many of Los Angeles' worst crime cases during the 1930s. His style is sarcastic, his methods are unorthodox, his charm is adored by the ladies, his meddling is hated by the local cops, his wallet is often times empty and his skull is hardened by the many unexpected blows received in the dark. Despite his low social status, his constant drinking and the lowly company he keeps Philip Marlowe has very high moral standards and a very developed sense of justice. Often times he lends a helping hand to those in need who are at the bottom of society and also to tear-eyed attractive ladies in distress who can gift him a kiss and a drink. The crime mystery series are adapted from Raymond Chandler's short stories. Written by nufs68 |
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Taglines | He's the reason crime doesn't pay. See more » |
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Did You Know?
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. See more » |
Movie Connections | Referenced in In the Mood (1993). See more » |
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. See more » |