| Description |
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Region 1, Dolby Digital mono, widescreen presentation aspect ratio 2.35:1. |
| Note |
From the Raymond Chandler novel "The Long Goodbye" [1954]. |
| Cast |
Elliott Gould (Philip Marlowe), Nina Van Pallandt (Eileen Wade), Sterling Hayden (Roger Wade), Mark Rydell (Marty Augustine), Henry Gibson (Dr. Verringer). |
| Credits |
Photographed by Vilmos Zsigmond ; edited by Lou Lombardo ; music by John Williams, song "The Long Goodbye" by John Williams and Johnny Mercer. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1973. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Rated R. |
| Summary |
For The Long Goodbye, Robert Altman successfully transports Philip Marlowe, incarnated by Elliott Gould, to the over-privileged, full-color 70s. Marlowe is lonely and shabby, yet does not seem an anachronism in the contemporary world. Unlike Bogart's Marlowe, this is a not especially tough Marlowe. He's a bright, conscientiously solemn nut, a guy who hopes for the best but expects the worst. This particular Philip Marlowe, despite evidence to the contrary, persists in believing that not all relationships need be opportunistic or squalid. |
| Contents |
Marlowe/main title -- "I need a ride." -- Cutie pie/dead! -- Case closed -- "Find my husband." -- "This place stinks." -- A smart guy/money! -- Harry/the Wades -- A drinkin' party -- South of the border -- Dr. V/"Get out!" -- "Roger!" -- The naked truth -- Hit and run -- As simple as that -- End credits. |
| Note |
Special features: Rip Van Marlowe (25 min.) [making of featurette]; Vilmos Zsigmond: Flashes The Long Goodbye (15 min.); American Cinematographer, reprint of 1973 article [by Edward Lipnick, text feature]; Radio spots 1-5, (4 min.); Theatrical trailer (3 min.). |
| Language |
English or French soundtracks, with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish ; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Chandler, Raymond, 1888-1959 -- Film adaptations.
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Marlowe, Philip (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Private investigators -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
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Los Angeles (Calif.) -- Drama.
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Detective and mystery films.
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| Genre/Form |
Film noir.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Kastner, Elliott.
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Brackett, Leigh.
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Bick, Jerry.
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Altman, Robert, 1925-2006.
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Gould, Elliott.
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Pallandt, Nina van, 1932-
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Hayden, Sterling, 1916-1986.
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Chandler, Raymond, 1888-1959.
Long goodbye.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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United Artists Corporation.
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Lion's Gate Films (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
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| ISBN |
0792853342 |
| Standard No. |
027616879004 |
| Music No. |
1003775 MGM Home Entertainment |
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