Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
“HE'S THE REASON CRIME DOESN'T PAY”
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.
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1.The Pencil
16-04-198360mWhen a contract is put out on a former mob accountant, it is up to Marlowe to protect him.
2.The King in Yellow
23-04-198360mWhen the musician King Leopardi is found murdered, he has so many enemies that the list of suspects leaves Marlowe with a tough case.
3.Finger Man
30-04-198360mMarlowe tries to find the truth when he is framed for the murder of a client
4.Nevada Gas
07-05-198360mWhen a Reno lawyer is murdered, Marlowe seeks to clear the main suspect, a drunken rival who had been seeking revenge against the victim.
5.Smart Aleck Kill
14-05-198360mMarlowe 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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