Over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who was involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.

"The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail."

Credits

Robert BentonDirector

Art CarneyIra Wells

Lily TomlinMargo

Bill MacyCharlie Hatter

Eugene RocheRon Birdwell