In 1940s, sympathetic African American L.A. shamus Philip Marlowe helps a dame in trouble whose lovers are offing each other over a possibly fake pearl necklace. He must also deal with a racist cop that's investigating the murders.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Danny GloverPhilip Marlowe | Philip Marlowe |
 Kelly LynchLola | Lola |
 Dan HedayaDetective Copernik | Detective Copernik |
 Ron RifkinFrank Barsaly | Frank Barsaly |
 Miguel SandovalDetective Ybarra | Detective Ybarra |
 Nicholas SadlerAl | Al |
 Ralph AhnJeweler | Jeweler |
 Bennet GuilloryWaldo | Waldo |
 Tyrin TurnerBartender | Bartender |
 Valeria GolinoEugenie Kolchenko | Eugenie Kolchenko |
 Miguel FerrerPrologue Narrator | Prologue Narrator |