Movie · 1973
Is The Long Goodbye based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Long Goodbye is based on the book The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler (1953).
The movie was released in 1973.
The book behind The Long Goodbye
The Long Goodbye
by Raymond Chandler · first published 1953 · 320 pages · hardboiled, crime fiction, noir fiction
1953 novel by Raymond Chandler.
Common questions
Is The Long Goodbye based on a book?
Yes. The Long Goodbye is based on the book The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler (1953).
Who wrote the book The Long Goodbye is based on?
The Long Goodbye was written by Raymond Chandler and first published in 1953.
How long is the book?
The Long Goodbye is about 320 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Long Goodbye before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Raymond Chandler's books
- The Big Sleep (film, 1946)
- Farewell, My Lovely (film, 1975)
- Murder, My Sweet (film, 1944)
- Marlowe (film, 1969)
- Lady in the Lake (film, 1946)
- The Big Sleep (film, 1978)