Farewell, My Lovely 1975
“"I need another drink... I need a lot of life insurance... I need a vacation.... and all I've got is a coat, a hat, and a gun!"”
What is Farewell, My Lovely?
Farewell, My Lovely is a 1975 crime, mystery, thriller, and drama film directed by Dick Richards, based on Raymond Chandler's 1940 novel. The story follows private eye Philip Marlowe as he is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his former lounge dancer girlfriend, while concurrently investigating a client's murder and the theft of a jade necklace.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 8, 1975
- Studios
- E.K., ITC Entertainment
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
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Overview
Farewell, My Lovely is a 1975 crime, mystery, thriller, and drama film directed by Dick Richards, based on Raymond Chandler's 1940 novel. The story follows private eye Philip Marlowe as he is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his former lounge dancer girlfriend, while concurrently investigating a client's murder and the theft of a jade necklace.
During his investigation, Marlowe becomes entangled with seductress Helen Grayle and uncovers a web of dark secrets. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes, is rated R, and features a notable cast including Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, John Ireland, Sylvia Miles, Harry Dean Stanton, and Joe Spinell.
Should you watch it?
“Private eye Philip Marlowe searches for a missing lounge dancer and uncovers dark secrets.”
- Features private eye Philip Marlowe investigating a missing person and a murder.
- Based on the 1940 novel by Chandler.
- Cast features Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, John Ireland, Sylvia Miles, Harry Dean Stanton, and Joe Spinell.
- It involves a web of dark secrets that might be better left hidden.
Watch it if you enjoy classic crime mysteries and thrillers featuring private detectives.
The film runs for 1 hour and 35 minutes and carries an R rating.
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Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database under the Watch Now section.
Is Farewell, My Lovely worth watching?
It is a recognized crime and mystery film based on Chandler's novel and features a prominent cast including Robert Mitchum and Charlotte Rampling.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a running time of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What are the essential episodes to watch?
As a feature film released in 1975, it is a single-installment movie rather than a multi-episode television series.
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