Farewell, My Lovely movie poster

Farewell, My Lovely

""I need another drink... I need a lot of life insurance... I need a vacation.... and all I've got is a coat, a hat, and a gun!""

August 8, 1975 1h 35m 6.6/10 (176 votes)

Originally released in 1975. Farewell, My Lovely is a crime/mystery film. directed by Dick Richards.

Starring Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, and John Ireland

Synopsis

Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his girlfriend, a former lounge dancer. While also investigating the murder of a client and the theft of a jade necklace, Marlowe becomes entangled with seductress Helen Grayle and discovers a web of dark secrets that are better left hidden.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 8, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (176 votes)
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Budget $2.5M Production budget
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Box Office $2M 0.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,500,000
Revenue
$2,000,000

Production Companies

  • E.K.
  • ITC Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farewell, My Lovely about?

Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his girlfriend, a former lounge dancer. While also investigating the murder of a client and the theft of a jade necklace, Marlowe ...

Who directed Farewell, My Lovely?

Farewell, My Lovely was directed by Dick Richards.

How long is Farewell, My Lovely?

Farewell, My Lovely has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Farewell, My Lovely released?

Farewell, My Lovely was released on August 8, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Farewell, My Lovely?

The main cast of Farewell, My Lovely includes Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, John Ireland, Sylvia Miles, Anthony Zerbe.

Is Farewell, My Lovely worth watching?

Farewell, My Lovely has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 176 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.