Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: Raymond Chandler

Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: Raymond Chandler

A portrait of Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, by John Foster and Fred Burnley. The film portrays Chandler's life and creative attitudes in his own words. Dramatised excerpts from his letters and novels reveal conflicting aspects: the sensitive, diffident writer - and the tough, cool private eye hero. With JB Priestley.

Top Cast

Edward Judd

As Philip Marlowe

Tom Daly

As Raymond Chandler

Sarah Marshall

As Muriel

Bernie Ohls

As Robert O'Neil

Lillian Bronson

As

J. B. Priestley

As Himself

Glyn Worsnip

As Narrator