The Late Show (film)

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The Late Show
Theatrical release poster by Richard Amsel
Directed byRobert Benton
Written byRobert Benton
Story byRodolfo Sonego
Produced byRobert Altman
Scott Bushnell
StarringArt Carney
Lily Tomlin
Bill Macy
Eugene Roche
Joanna Cassidy
CinematographyCharles Rosher Jr.
Edited byPeter Appleton
Lou Lombardo
Music byKenneth Wannberg
Production
company
Lion's Gate Films
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • February 10, 1977 (1977-02-10) (New York)[1]
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Late Show is a 1977 American neo-noir mystery film written and directed by Robert Benton and produced by Robert Altman. It stars Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche, and Joanna Cassidy.

A drama with a few comic moments, the story follows an aging detective trying to solve the case of his partner's murder while dealing with a flamboyant new client.

Benton was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1977.[2]

  1. ^ "The Late Show - Details". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  2. ^ 1977 Oscars – 50th Annual Academy Awards Oscar Winners and Nominees