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The Long Goodbye poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.8 / 100
1973·Comedy / Crime / Drama·1h 52m

THE LONG GOODBYE

“Nothing says goodbye like a bullet…”

In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.

Above the Line
Robert Altman·DirectorLeigh Brackett·ScreenplayRaymond Chandler·NovelVilmos Zsigmond·Director of PhotographyJohn Williams·Original Music ComposerLou Lombardo·Editor
Cast
Elliott Gould·Philip MarloweNina van Pallandt·Eileen WadeSterling Hayden·Roger WadeMark Rydell·Marty AugustineHenry Gibson·Dr. VerringerDavid Arkin·HarryJim Bouton·Terry LennoxWarren Berlinger·MorganJo Ann Brody·Jo Ann EggenweilerStephen Coit·Detective Farmer
Full Crew
(28 credits)
Directing· 3
Robert Altman·DirectorAlan Rudolph·Second Assistant DirectorAdell Aldrich·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Leigh Brackett·ScreenplayRaymond Chandler·Novel
Camera· 2
Vilmos Zsigmond·Director of PhotographyJoseph M. Wilcots·Camera Operator
Editing· 3
Lou Lombardo·EditorScott Conrad·Assistant EditorTony Lombardo·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 3
John Williams·Original Music ComposerDon MacDougall·Sound Re-Recording MixerJohn Speak·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 4
Marjorie Wahl·Costume DesignKent James·Costume DesignSidney H. Greenwood·Property MasterBill Miller·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Jerry Bick·ProducerElliott Kastner·Executive ProducerRobert Eggenweiler·Associate ProducerJean D'Oncieu·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 7
Lynda Gurasich·HairstylistHubie Kerns Jr.·StuntsJerry Brutsche·StuntsDan Blocker·In Memory OfJack Cooper·Stunt DriverRegina Gruss·Unit PublicistRandy Glass·Gaffer
By the Numbers
69.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
95%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$959K
ROI -44%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Long Goodbye's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#335577
#CC0000
Mood
Mysterious, Cool, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A watercolor illustration on a white background depicts a man from the chest up, facing forward with his head turned slightly to the right, looking towards the ”

crimedrama
Key Elements
RevolverCigarette
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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