The Long Goodbye (1973): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Long Goodbye is a 1973 drama thriller directed by Robert Altman, starring Elliott Gould, Henry Gibson and Nina van Pallandt. It is partly based on The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $24,215 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Short Film (Live Action). Critics gave it 87 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- Based on
- The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Long Goodbye About?
The premise of The Long Goodbye without spoilers, adapted from The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As an immigrant family prepares for a wedding in their British home, a local right-wing march unexpectedly escalates into chaos. The disruption exposes underlying tensions and fractures within the community, challenging the family's sense of belonging and revealing a more complex reality beneath the surface of everyday life.
The Long Goodbye Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- private detective
- neo noir
- murder
- philip marlowe character
- cat
- malibu california
- beach
- los angeles california
- mexico
- national film registry
- alcoholism
- deception
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- suicide
- actress shares first name with character
- bank note
- cat food
- supermarket
- police corruption
- cynicism
- reporter
- surveillance
- stolen money
- security guard
- realtor
- police detective
- extramarital affair
- disfigurement
- crime boss
- bribery
- assault
- betrayal
- actor shares first name with character
- female nudity
- private clinic
- writer
- author
- nudity
- hit in the face with a bottle
- autopsy report
- faked suicide
- killing a friend
- threat
- chasing a car on foot
- hit by a car
- hardboiled mystery
- driving gloves
- lincoln continental
- photo booth
- thrift store
- mug shot
The Long Goodbye Cast
Elliott Gould leads the cast, with Henry Gibson and Nina van Pallandt. Directed by Robert Altman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Altman
Also Starring in The Long Goodbye
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The Long Goodbye Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Long Goodbye 87 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 74% User score
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The Long Goodbye Plot Summary
What happens in The Long Goodbye from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Returning home from a late-night grocery run for cat food, Philip Marlowe (portrayed by Elliott Gould) unexpectedly finds his close friend, Terry Lennox (played by Henry Gibson), in his Los Angeles apartment. Lennox, in a state of distress, urgently requests Marlowe to drive him to Tijuana, prompting Marlowe to notice the scratches marring his friend’s face.
Full summary
The whole story of The Long Goodbye, scene by scene
The Long Goodbye Box Office
The Long Goodbye grossed $24,215 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$24.2K
- International
- $22.2K
The Long Goodbye Awards & Nominations
The Long Goodbye won 1 Oscar, including Short Film (Live Action).
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2022 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Short Film (Live Action)
The Long Goodbye Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer ORIGINAL TRAILER
- Trailer The Long Goodbye ≣ 1973 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Long Goodbye?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What animal does Philip Marlowe go out to buy food for?
Cars in The Long Goodbye
26 cars on screen, including the 1948 Lincoln Continental and the 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special.
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1948 Lincoln Continental Main role -
1965 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Important role -
1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Important role -
1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL R107 Important role
The Long Goodbye Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Приватни детектив” and “긴 이별”.
- Also known as
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- Приватни детектив
- 긴 이별
- 기나긴 이별
- Un largo adiós
- Der Tod kennt keine Wiederkehr
- Il lungo addio
- Pitkät jäähyväiset
- Le Privé
- Dlouhé loučení
- A hosszú búcsú
- Långt farväl
- שלום לנצח
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- Μια Σφαίρα
- Ένα Αντίο
- ロング・グッドバイ
- Долгое прощание
- Długie pożegnanie
- Uzun Veda
- O Imenso Adeus
- Дългото сбогуване
- Um Perigoso Adeus
- 漫长的告别
- Un largo Adios
- خداحافظی طولانی
- Privatni detektiv
- Det Lange Farvel
- El llarg adéu
- เดอะ ลอง กู๊ดบาย
- 漫長的告別
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The Long Goodbye FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Long Goodbye, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Long Goodbye released?
The Long Goodbye was released on March 7, 1973.
Who directed The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye was directed by Robert Altman.
More films by Robert Altman Who is in the cast of The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye stars Elliott Gould, Henry Gibson and Nina van Pallandt, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Long Goodbye make at the box office?
The Long Goodbye grossed $24,215 worldwide.
How is The Long Goodbye rated?
The Long Goodbye has 87 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Is The Long Goodbye based on a book?
Yes. The Long Goodbye is partly adapted from The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler.
What awards did The Long Goodbye win?
The Long Goodbye won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Short Film (Live Action) at the Oscars 2022.
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