Philip Marlowe, Private Eye

Synopsis

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye is a British mystery series that aired on ITV in the United Kingdom under the shorter title 'Marlowe, Private Eye' and on HBO in the United States from April 16, 1983 through June 3, 1986. The series features Powers Boothe as Raymond Chandler's titular character, and was the first drama produced for HBO.

First Air Date: 1983-04-16

Last Air Date: 1986-06-03

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 11

Networks: HBO

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Top Cast

Powers Boothe as Philip Marlowe
Kathryn Leigh Scott as Annie Riordan
J. Winston Carroll as Macdonald
Bruce Boa as Don Luigi
Sandra Dickinson as Blossom
Gayle Hunnicutt as Sally Glenn
William Hootkins as Frank Dorr
Ed Bishop as District Attorney
John Terry as George Dial
Bill Bailey as Hugo Candless

Seasons

Season 1 (1983)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Pencil (1983-04-16)

When a contract is put out on a former mob accountant, it is up to Marlowe to protect him.
Ep. 2: The King in Yellow (1983-04-23)

When the musician King Leopardi is found murdered, he has so many enemies that the list of suspects leaves Marlowe with a tough case.
Ep. 3: Finger Man (1983-04-30)

Marlowe tries to find the truth when he is framed for the murder of a client
Ep. 4: Nevada Gas (1983-05-07)

When a Reno lawyer is murdered, Marlowe seeks to clear the main suspect, a drunken rival who had been seeking revenge against the victim.
Ep. 5: Smart Aleck Kill (1983-05-14)

Marlowe is hired to investigate the murder of a Hollywood star, who is found dead before the premiere of his new film.