Marlowe
“Marlowe is the best private eye in the business. Just ask the people he does business with.”
Synopsis
Mysterious Orfamay Quest hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe to find her missing brother. Though the job seems simple enough, it leads Marlowe into the underbelly of the city, turning up leads who are murdered with ice picks, exotic dancers, blackmailed television stars, and self-preserving gangsters. Soon, Marlowe's life is on the line right along with his case.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-12
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James Garner
Philip Marlowe
Gayle Hunnicutt
Mavis Wald
Carroll O'Connor
Lt. Christy French
Rita Moreno
Dolores Gonzáles
Sharon Farrell
Orfamay Quest
William Daniels
Mr. Cromwell
H.M. Wynant
Sonny Steelgrave
Jackie Coogan
Grant W. Hicks
Christopher Cary
Chuck
Bruce Lee
Winslow Wong
Kenneth Tobey
Fred Beifus
George Tyne
Oliver Hady
Corinne Camacho
Julie
Paul Stevens
Dr. Vincent Lagardie
Roger Newman
Orrin Quest
Read Morgan
Gumpshaw
Bartlett Robinson
Munsey (uncredited)
Guy Way
Strongarm Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bogart
- Screenplay & Story
- Stirling Silliphant
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- Marlowe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Cherokee Productions, Katzka-Berne Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bogart
Stirling Silliphant, Raymond Chandler
Peter Matz
William H. Daniels
Gene Ruggiero
Sidney Beckerman, Gabriel Katzka, James Garner
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bogart
Director
Sidney Beckerman
Producer
Stirling Silliphant
Screenplay
Gabriel Katzka
Producer
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Peter Matz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlowe
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What is Marlowe about?
Mysterious Orfamay Quest hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe to find her missing brother. Though the job seems simple enough, it leads Marlowe into the underbelly of the city, turning up leads who are murdered with ice picks, exotic dancers, blackmailed television stars, and self-preserving gangsters. Soon, Marlowe's life is on the line right along with his case.
Who directed Marlowe?
Marlowe was directed by Paul Bogart.
Who stars in Marlowe?
The principal cast of Marlowe includes James Garner, Gayle Hunnicutt, Carroll O'Connor, Rita Moreno, Sharon Farrell.
When was Marlowe released and how long is it?
Marlowe was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Marlowe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marlowe was composed by Peter Matz.
Is Marlowe based on a book or true story?
Marlowe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Raymond Chandler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marlowe?
Marlowe holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).