Poodle Springs

Sex. Murder. Marlowe. This town has everything.

5.4/1019981h 36mReleased

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Private eye Philip Marlowe and his bride move to a desert town, where he uncovers a land scheme.

Released: Jul 25, 1998

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James Caan

Philip Marlowe

Dina Meyer

Laura

David Keith

Larry Victor

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