Gotta admit, I have a bit of a weak spot for these old gumshoe flicks.

Most people will probably watch this film because of Bruce Lee's scene-stealing turn as a mobe assasin who's weapon is his unearthly martial arts skill. Bruce is great, but there is more to reccomend this film than him. The film is an adaptation of a... (read more) Most people will probably watch this film because of Bruce Lee's scene-stealing turn as a mobe assasin who's weapon is his unearthly martial arts skill. Bruce is great, but there is more to reccomend this film than him. The film is an adaptation of a Raymond Chandler novel, "Little Sister," updated to 1969 and featuring the always great James Garner (but somewhat miscast) as Phillip Marlowe. The other show-stopping performance is by Rita moreno as a stripper. This film can be seen as the missing link between HARPE and THE LONG GOODBYE, as private eyes with 1940s sensibilities tried to adjust to "modern" LA.

Garner gets Raymond Chandler's hard-boiled private-eye all wrong, and he isnt helped by the story being set in the 60's. Still there are two great cameo's from Jackie Coogan (Addams Family's Uncle Fester) and a memorable star-making turn from Bruce L... (read more) Garner gets Raymond Chandler's hard-boiled private-eye all wrong, and he isnt helped by the story being set in the 60's. Still there are two great cameo's from Jackie Coogan (Addams Family's Uncle Fester) and a memorable star-making turn from Bruce Lee.

1960s vibe meets film noir. Uneven and mostly dull but Garner shines and the Bruce Lee cameo remains captivating.

Watch the Bruce Lee fight on youtube, the rest puts Raymond Chandler to shame.