Based on Raymond Chandler’s 1949 novel The Little Sister Release Date: September 21, 1969 Plot Summary
James Garner (as Philip Marlowe), Gayle Hunnicutt, and Rita Moreno Marlowe (1969)
Garner’s portrayal of Marlowe was noted for its "rude wit" and "sense of the grotesque," aligning closely with Chandler’s original description of the character as a man of honor in a "mean" world. Garner’s performance here is often seen as a precursor to his role as Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files . Production Context Based on Raymond Chandler’s 1949 novel The Little