The Big Sleep

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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Release date

22 Aug 1946

Runtime

1 h 54 min

• TMDB 7.6

Genres

• Mystery
• Crime
• Thriller

Director

Howard Hawks

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Countries

• US

Cast

Humphrey Bogartas Philip MarloweLauren Bacallas Vivian Sternwood RutledgeJohn Ridgelyas Eddie MarsMartha Vickersas Carmen SternwoodLouis Jean Heydtas Joe BrodyCWCharles Waldronas General SternwoodRegis Toomeyas Chief Inspector Bernie OhlsSonia Darrinas Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)Elisha Cook Jr.as Harry JonesBob Steeleas Lash Canino

Writers

Leigh BrackettWilliam FaulknerJules FurthmanHoward Hawks

Composer

Max Steiner

Cinematography

SHSidney Hickox

Studios

Warner Bros. Pictures

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