Poodle Springs

– Private eye Philip Marlowe and his bride move to a desert town, where he uncovers a land scheme...

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
Poodle Springs (1998)

Private eye Philip Marlowe and his bride move to a desert town, where he uncovers a land scheme.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

25 Jul 1998

Language:

English

Director:

Bob Rafelson

Writer:

Robert B. Parker (book), Raymond Chandler (book), Tom Stoppard (teleplay)

Main Actors:

James Caan, Dina Meyer, David Keith, Tom Bower

Plot:

Set in 1963, an aging Philip Marlowe (James Caan) is supposedly giving up his wild times to get married to a younger socialite (Dina Meyer). However, as might be expected crime follows Marlowe as he is soon mixed up in blackmail and murders as a sleazy photographer (David Keith) threatens to expose photos of a former stripper (La Joy Farr) who is now running with a billionaire. As things progress, he soon realizes that his new wife's father (Joe Don Baker) is also involved.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10