(1969): Marlowe

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

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.

James Garner (as Philip Marlowe), Gayle Hunnicutt, and Rita Moreno