The Late Show

(1977)Directed by Robert Benton93 min · PGMystery, Crime, Comedy
The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.

Over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who was involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.

Art Carneyas Ira Wells
Lily Tomlinas Margo
Bill Macyas Charlie Hatter
Eugene Rocheas Ron Birdwell
Joanna Cassidyas Laura Birdwell
Ruth Nelsonas Mrs. Schmidt
JDJohn Daveyas Sergeant Dayton
Howard Duffas Harry Regan
Ray Pourchotas Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Linn Zuckermanas Hippie Gardener (uncredited)