Review of Marlowe (1969) by Michael T — 29 Mar 2009
Most people will probably watch this film because of Bruce Lee's scene-stealing turn as a mobe assasin who's weapon is his unearthly martial arts skill. Bruce is great, but there is more to reccomend this film than him.
The film is an adaptation of a Raymond Chandler novel, "Little Sister," updated to 1969 and featuring the always great James Garner (but somewhat miscast) as Phillip Marlowe. The other show-stopping performance is by Rita moreno as a stripper.
This film can be seen as the missing link between HARPE and THE LONG GOODBYE, as private eyes with 1940s sensibilities tried to adjust to "modern" LA.
This review of Marlowe (1969) was written by Michael T on 29 Mar 2009.
Marlowe has generally received mixed reviews.
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