1973 The Long Goodbye In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife. Credits Director Robert Altman Producers Jerry Bick , Elliott Kastner Writer Leigh Brackett Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond Composer John Williams Cast Elliott Gould , Nina van Pallandt , Sterling Hayden , Mark Rydell , Henry Gibson , David Arkin , Jim Bouton , Warren Berlinger , Jo Ann Brody , Stephen Coit Studios United Artists , Lion's Gate Films Genres Drama Crime Mystery Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax