Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
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Series Overview
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye is a British mystery series that aired on ITV in the United Kingdom under the shorter title 'Marlowe, Private Eye' and on HBO in the United States from April 16, 1983 through June 3, 1986. The series features Powers Boothe as Raymond Chandler's titular character, and was the first drama produced for HBO.
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2 Seasons • 11 Episodes
60 min per episode
1983 – 1986
Premiered: Sat, Apr 16, 1983
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Season 2, Episode 6: “Red Wind”
Anything can happen when the Santa Ana wind blows through town, as a late night murder in a bar sets Marlowe off on a new case. There's a woman with a secret, a missing pearl necklace, an affair that could destroy a career, and another corpse before it all wraps up and the red wind dies down.
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What is Philip Marlowe, Private Eye about?
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye is a British mystery series that aired on ITV in the United Kingdom under the shorter title 'Marlowe, Private Eye' and on HBO in the United States from April 16, 1983 through June 3, 1986. The series features Powers Boothe as Raymond Chandler's titular character, and was the first drama produced for HBO.
How many seasons does Philip Marlowe, Private Eye have?
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Philip Marlowe, Private Eye?
Key cast members in Philip Marlowe, Private Eye include Powers Boothe.
Who created or directed Philip Marlowe, Private Eye?
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye was developed and directed by Not specified.