The Long Goodbye
1973

The Long Goodbye

★ 7.5 / 10
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Directed by Robert Altman
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Synopsis

Elliott Gould stars as Philip Marlowe in this 1973 neo-noir film. When his friend is implicated in a murder case, Marlowe finds himself drawn into a web of crime and deception.

Did You Know?
  • Director Robert Altman's daughter co-wrote the title song.
  • Elliott Gould improvised many of his lines.
  • The cat at the beginning of the movie was named 'Gandhi'.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in a non-speaking role.
  • The movie was shot in just over one month.
Iconic Quotes
  • It's okay with me.
  • There's always a pool somewhere.
  • I even lost my cat...
  • Nothing says goodbye like a bullet.
  • I'm not up on the rules but isn't that called cheating?
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

This innovative film noir by Robert Altman is often forgotten but is praised for its unconventional narrative structure.