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1998

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A cynical detective of the 60s town of Poodle Springs and newly married to the daughter of a multi millionaire, finds himself caught up in murder and intrigue. When he discovers plans to move the Nevada state border, he realises just what his wealthy father-in-law is up to... Read more

Starring	James Caan, Dina Meyer, David Keith
Director	Bob Rafelson
Genres	Thriller

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Poodle Springs

Starring	James Caan, Dina Meyer, David Keith
Director	Bob Rafelson
Studio	MOSAIC MOVIES
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 36 mins
Certificate
Genres	Thriller
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 1998 To Rent: DVD: 24 Mar 2003

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- First the Bard, and now Marlowe. Having bastardised Shakespeare, to Oscar-winning effect, jobbing screenwriter Tom... read more on Time Out
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  First off, I have to admit that I have a fondness for Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe: I've read the books and seen the Bogart, Garner, Gould and ... read more »
  
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  Not the Best of Chandler
  
  This isn't really the best of the Chandler films, in that it seems a little too convoluted in places and the villain doesn't appear until near the end. ... read more »
  
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  Poor Sam
  
  No it just doesn't work. I read the book many years ago and it was fine but the transition to screen lacks conviction and direction. James Caan is no use as... read more »
  
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  A little too slick for it's own good
  
  The cast did their best, but it all seemed completely overdone. Being fair though if you had seen the old Philip Marlowe, Humphrey Bogart with his Moll Lauren ... read more »
  
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  A cynical detective of the 60s town of Poodle Springs and newly married to the daughter of a multi millionaire, finds himself caught up in murder and intrigue. When he discovers plans to move the Nevada state border, he realises just what his wealthy father-in-law is up to......