The Late Show
movie

The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.
Released February 10, 1977
Overview
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.
Cast

Art Carney
as
Ira Wells

Lily Tomlin
as
Margo

Bill Macy
as
Charlie Hatter

Eugene Roche
as
Ron Birdwell

Joanna Cassidy
as
Laura Birdwell

John Considine
as
Lamar

Ruth Nelson
as
Mrs. Schmidt
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John Davey
as
Sergeant Dayton

Howard Duff
as
Harry Regan
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Ray Pourchot
as
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
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Linn Zuckerman
as
Hippie Gardener (uncredited)
Crew

Robert Benton
as
Director

Robert Benton
as
Screenplay

Paul Baxley
as
Stunt Coordinator
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Charles Rosher Jr.
as
Director of Photography

Robert Altman
as
Producer
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Kenneth Wannberg
as
Original Music Composer
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Tony Bishop
as
Second Assistant Director
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Kim Friese
as
Second Assistant Director
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Tommy Thompson
as
Assistant Director
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Dennis J. Parrish
as
Set Dresser
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Michael Galloway
as
Sound
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David Horton Sr.
as
Sound Effects Editor