The Late Show (film)
| The Late Show | |
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Theatrical release poster by Richard Amsel | |
| Directed by | Robert Benton |
| Written by | Robert Benton |
| Story by | Rodolfo Sonego |
| Produced by | Robert Altman Scott Bushnell |
| Starring | Art Carney Lily Tomlin Bill Macy Eugene Roche Joanna Cassidy |
| Cinematography | Charles Rosher Jr. |
| Edited by | Peter Appleton Lou Lombardo |
| Music by | Kenneth Wannberg |
Production company | Lion's Gate Films |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Late Show is a 1977 American neo-noir comedy-mystery film, written and directed by Robert Benton and produced by Robert Altman. It stars Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche, and Joanna Cassidy.
A drama with a few comic moments, the story follows an aging detective trying to solve the case of his partner's murder while dealing with a flamboyant new client.
Benton was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1977.