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 intrique. When he discovers plans to move the Nevada state border, he realises just what his wealthy father-in-law is up to...
It's the early 60's and hard-boiled private eye Philip Marlowe, played by James Caan, is as cynical as ever, but also a newlywed. Moving to the small desert town of Poodle Springs after marrying the daughter (Dina Meyer) of a billionaire, Marlowe becomes immersed in deadly intrigue surrounding the murder of another investigator.
Uncovering a sinister scheme to relocate the state border of Nevada that might involve his wealthy father-in-law, the world-weary Marlowe encounters a web of greed, lust, and murder as dark and as deadly as he has ever seen. With a talent for attracting trouble, Marlowe finds it in Poodle Springs in the form of bigamy, gambling, pornography, and double identity.
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