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Philip Marlowe, Private Eye

1h

Mystery

Action & Adventure

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.

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

The Pencil

1. The Pencil

1h

16th Apr 1983

When a contract is put out on a former mob accountant, it is up to Marlowe to protect him.

The King in Yellow

2. The King in Yellow

1h

23rd Apr 1983

When the musician King Leopardi is found murdered, he has so many enemies that the list of suspects leaves Marlowe with a tough case.

Finger Man

3. Finger Man

1h

30th Apr 1983

Marlowe tries to find the truth when he is framed for the murder of a client

Nevada Gas

4. Nevada Gas

1h

7th May 1983

When a Reno lawyer is murdered, Marlowe seeks to clear the main suspect, a drunken rival who had been seeking revenge against the victim.

Smart Aleck Kill

5. Smart Aleck Kill

1h

14th May 1983

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

First air date

16th Apr 1983

Last air date

3rd Jun 1986

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks