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The Late Show · LeviOsa

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1977·PG

The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.

MysteryCrimeComedy1h 33m

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95%

Tomatometer

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77%

Popcornmeter

6.3

TMDB

Storyline

An 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.

Trailers

2 videos

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Josh Olson on THE LATE SHOW

Josh Olson on THE LATE SHOW

Details

DirectorRobert Benton

ReleasedFeb 10, 1977

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guidePGUS

Studios

Warner Bros. PicturesLion's Gate Films

Cast

Art Carney

Art Carney

Ira Wells

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Margo

Bill Macy

Bill Macy

Charlie Hatter

Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

Ron Birdwell

Joanna Cassidy

Joanna Cassidy

Laura Birdwell

John Considine

John Considine

Lamar

Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Schmidt

John Davey

Sergeant Dayton

Howard Duff

Howard Duff

Harry Regan

Ray Pourchot

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Linn Zuckerman

Hippie Gardener (uncredited)

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

TCM

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Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

8 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Deft direction from Robert Benton and a perfect pair in Art Carney and Lily Tomlin make The Late Show a solidly savory neo-noir treat.”

95% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Pauline Kael

RTThe New YorkerJan 23, 2024

The Late Show is fast and exciting, but it isn't a thriller, exactly. It's a one of a kind movie -- a love hate poem to sleaziness.

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Kathleen Carroll

RTNew York Daily NewsJun 14, 2021

Writer-director Benton has fashioned two richly human characters, and the talents of Art Carney and Lily Tomlin take them from there, making both roles not only believable but irresistible as well.

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Susan Stark

RTDetroit Free PressJun 14, 2021

The film's striking originality, as well as its emotional force, stems from the two personalities that stand as an excuse for its mannered plot.

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Matt Brunson

RTFilm FrenzyJun 22, 2026

Art Carney is terrific.

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Information

Title

The Late Show

Released

Feb 10, 1977

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 33m

Status

Released

Studios

Warner Bros. Pictures, Lion's Gate Films

LaRoy, Texas