The Long Goodbye (1973) – Filming Locations
Mystery / Drama / Crime · Directed by Robert Altman · Starring Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt
In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.
Where was The Long Goodbye filmed?
- Los Angeles, California, USA, Los Angeles – Marlowe's home and daily routine; opening scenes establishing his character and lifestyle. Altman used a real residential property in the Hollywood Hills to establish Marlowe's humble, detached existence in contemporary Los Angeles
- Los Angeles, California, USA, Los Angeles – The hotel where Marlowe meets with wealthy clients and encounters key plot developments. This elegant Pasadena hotel provided a stark contrast to Marlowe's shabby lifestyle and served as a recurring backdrop for the film's mystery elements
- Los Angeles, California, USA, Los Angeles – Scenes involving the ocean and nautical elements related to the mystery plot. The Long Beach harbor and coastal areas provided authentic seaside locations essential to the film's narrative development
- Los Angeles, California, USA, Los Angeles – Various streets and urban environments reflecting 1970s Los Angeles as Marlowe investigates. Altman filmed extensively throughout downtown LA and various city locations to capture the contemporary urban landscape of the neo-noir setting