Marlowe (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1969, Marlowe is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Paul Bogart, running about 95 minutes. “Marlowe is the Best Private Eye in the Business. Just Ask the People He Does Business With” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mysterious Orfamay Quest hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe to find her missing brother. Though the job seems simple enough, it leads Marlowe into the underbelly of the city, turning up leads who are murdered with ice picks, exotic dancers, blackmailed television stars and self-preserving gangsters. Soon, Marlowe's life is on the line right along with his case.
Who’s in it. Marlowe stars James Garner as Philip Marlowe, Gayle Hunnicutt as Mavis Wald, Carroll O'Connor as Lt. Christy French and Rita Moreno as Dolores Gonzáles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Marlowe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marlowe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marlowe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marlowe (1969)?
- In US, Marlowe is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marlowe worth watching?
- Marlowe holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marlowe?
- Marlowe stars James Garner, Gayle Hunnicutt, Carroll O'Connor, Rita Moreno and Sharon Farrell.
- When was Marlowe released?
- Marlowe was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.