Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1983)

"HE'S THE REASON CRIME DOESN'T PAY"

6.6 (10 votes)
2 Seasons
April 16, 1983
English
Mystery Action & Adventure

Synopsis

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.

Network

HBO

Episodes

The Pencil
E1

The Pencil

Apr 16, 1983
60 min

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

The King in Yellow
E2

The King in Yellow

Apr 23, 1983
60 min

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
E3

Finger Man

Apr 30, 1983
60 min

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

Nevada Gas
E4

Nevada Gas

May 7, 1983
60 min

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
E5

Smart Aleck Kill

May 14, 1983
60 min

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

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Details

Original Title

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

11