The Late Show
“The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailer #1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Art Carney
Ira Wells
Lily Tomlin
Margo
Bill Macy
Charlie Hatter
Eugene Roche
Ron Birdwell
Joanna Cassidy
Laura Birdwell
John Considine
Lamar
Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Schmidt
John Davey
Sergeant Dayton
Howard Duff
Harry Regan
Ray Pourchot
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Linn Zuckerman
Hippie Gardener (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Benton
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Benton
- Original Score
- Kenneth Wannberg
- Original Title
- The Late Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Lion's Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Benton
Robert Benton
Kenneth Wannberg
Charles Rosher Jr.
Peter Appleton, Lou Lombardo
Robert Altman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Benton
Director
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Charles Rosher Jr.
Director of Photography
Robert Altman
Producer
Kenneth Wannberg
Original Music Composer
Peter Appleton
Editor
Lou Lombardo
Editor
Robert Benton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Late Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Late Show about?
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.
Who directed The Late Show?
The Late Show was directed by Robert Benton.
Who stars in The Late Show?
The principal cast of The Late Show includes Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche, Joanna Cassidy.
When was The Late Show released and how long is it?
The Late Show was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Late Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Late Show was composed by Kenneth Wannberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Late Show?
The Late Show holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).