The Late Show
“The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.”
MysteryCrimeComedy
Over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who had gotten himself involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.
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This is a smoky, late-night dive into the underbelly of LA. It feels like a worn-out trench coat, smelling of stale cigarettes and regret. The dialogue crackles with cynical wit, but a deep weariness underscores every frame.
cynicalwearygrittywittysteadyneo-noirhardboiledLA noircharacter-drivenbetrayalcorruptionlossjustice
los angelescaliforniaprivate detectiveneo-noir
