Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
Relying on his wits, instinct, gun and whiskey private detective Philip Marlowe solves many of Los Angeles' worst crime cases during the 1930s. His style is sarcastic, his methods are unorthodox, his charm is adored by the ladies, his meddling is hated by the local cops, his wallet is often times empty and his skull is hardened by the many unexpected blows received in the dark. Despite his low social status, his constant drinking and the lowly company he keeps Philip Marlowe has very high moral standards and a very developed sense of justice. Often times he lends a helping hand to those in need who are at the bottom of society and also to tear-eyed attractive ladies in distress who can gift him a kiss and a drink. The crime mystery series are adapted from Raymond Chandler's short stories.
- 1983-1986
- 2 seasons
- Goldhil Home Media
- Action & Adventure, Suspense, Drama
Relying on his wits, instinct, gun and whiskey private detective Philip Marlowe solves many of Los Angeles' worst crime cases during the 1930s. His style is sarcastic, his methods are unorthodox, his charm is adored by the ladies, his meddling is hated by the local cops, his wallet is often times empty and his skull is hardened by the many unexpected blows received in the dark. Despite his low social status, his constant drinking and the lowly company he keeps Philip Marlowe has very high moral standards and a very developed sense of justice. Often times he lends a helping hand to those in need who are at the bottom of society and also to tear-eyed attractive ladies in distress who can gift him a kiss and a drink. The crime mystery series are adapted from Raymond Chandler's short stories.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1986
Episode 1
Blackmailers Don't Shoot
The woman Marlowe was hired to protect and who happens to be the girlfriend of a notorious mobster has been kidnapped.
Episode 2
Spanish Blood
Sun, May 4, 1986
Marlowe's friend called Spanish has been murdered and Marlowe suspects that the district attorney the man was running against might be behind the hit.
Episode 3
Pickup on Noon Street
Marlow is investigating the murder of a young girl. A night club cigarette girl called Token Ware might know more. The club's owner and a shady actor stand in his way. He also gets framed for extortion.
Episode 4
Guns at Cyrano's
60 mins
Marlowe is hired to protect a young boxer who's being pressured to take a dive.
Episode 5
Trouble Is My Business
Sun, May 25, 1986
Marlowe is hired to try and get a naive young man in love, who happens to be the nephew of a millionaire, to break it off with his girlfriend, after his uncle begins to suspect that she's with him just for his money.
Episode 6
Red Wind
Marlowe is investigating the possible theft of a pearl necklace, which leads him to the deadly discovery of a scandalous affair.
