---
title: "Poodle Springs"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/poodle-springs-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1848
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Poodle Springs (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/poodle-springs-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Poodle Springs is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under TV Movie, Crime, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by HBO Films, Universal Television, Mirage Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Private eye Philip Marlowe uncovers a land scheme after moving to a desert town with his bride."

### Why Watch
- features private eye Philip Marlowe
- based on a Raymond Chandler novel

### Caveats & Content Note
- the provided sources offer limited background details
- runtime is one hour and forty minutes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of crime and murder.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, mystery, noir

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/poodle-springs-1998#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bob Rafelson
- **Networks / Studios**: HBO Films, Universal Television, Mirage Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Caan** as *Philip Marlowe*
- **Dina Meyer** as *Laura*
- **David Keith** as *Larry Victor*
- **Tom Bower** as *Arnie Burns*
- **Julia Campbell** as *Muffy Blackstone*
- **Brian Cox** as *Clayton Blackstone*
- **Nia Peeples** as *Angel*
- **Sam Vlahos** as *Eddie Garcia*
- **Michael Laskin** as *Lipschultz*
- **David Byrd** as *Seymour*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Poodle Springs released?
The film was released on July 25, 1998.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified as a TV movie, crime, and mystery film.

### Q: Who is the main character of the film?
The main character is private eye Philip Marlowe.

### Q: What is the film based on?
The film is based on the unfinished novel Poodle Springs by Raymond Chandler, completed by Robert B. Parker.

### Q: What happens in the story?
Private eye Philip Marlowe and his bride move to a desert town, where he uncovers a land scheme.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Poodle Springs — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1848)
- [Poodle Springs (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poodle_Springs_(film))
- [Případ z Poodle Springs 58% [Poodle Springs] (1998) | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/27306-pripad-z-poodle-springs)
- [Případ z Poodle Springs (1998) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/23307-pripad-z-poodle-springs)
- [Případ z Poodle Springs - iVysílání | Česká televize](https://www.ceskatelevize.cz/porady/10172720715-pripad-z-poodle-springs/)

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