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The Big Sleep
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The Big Sleep

1946-08-22 · 114 min · ★ 7.6

Mystery · Crime · Thriller

Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.

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Directors
Howard Hawks
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 250,000
Revenue
USD 10,682,000

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartPhilip Marlowe
Lauren BacallLauren BacallVivian Sternwood Rutledge
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyEddie Mars
Martha VickersMartha VickersCarmen Sternwood
Louis Jean HeydtLouis Jean HeydtJoe Brody
Charles WaldronGeneral Sternwood
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyChief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Sonia DarrinSonia DarrinAgnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Harry Jones
Bob SteeleBob SteeleLash Canino
Dorothy MaloneDorothy MaloneAcme Bookstore Proprietress
Peggy KnudsenPeggy KnudsenMona Mars
Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownNorris the Butler
Trevor BardetteTrevor BardetteArt Huck (uncredited)
Joy BarlowTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Max BarwynMax BarwynMax - Head Waiter (uncredited)
Deannie BestDeannie BestWaitress (uncredited)
Tanis ChandlerTanis ChandlerWaitress (uncredited)
Jack ChefeJack ChefeCroupier (uncredited)
James ConatyNightclub Patron (uncredited)

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