Written by Stirling Silliphant, who was a student of Bruce Lee at the time and specifically wrote the role of Winslow Wong to showcase Lee's martial arts.
Garner’s portrayal of Marlowe was noted for its "rude wit" and "sense of the grotesque," aligning closely with Chandler’s original description of the character as a man of honor in a "mean" world. Garner’s performance here is often seen as a precursor to his role as Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files . Production Context Marlowe (1969)
Based on Raymond Chandler’s 1949 novel The Little Sister Release Date: September 21, 1969 Plot Summary Written by Stirling Silliphant, who was a student
James Garner (as Philip Marlowe), Gayle Hunnicutt, and Rita Moreno Written by Stirling Silliphant