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The Big Sleep

1946114 min 7.6 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“The picture they were born for!”

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 / first air1946-08-22
Original languageEN
GenresMystery, Crime, Thriller
DirectorHoward Hawks
WriterRaymond Chandler
Budget$250,000
Revenue$10,682,000
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures

Cast & Crew

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10 cast members
Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartPhilip Marlowe
Lauren BacallLauren BacallVivian Sternwood Rutledge
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyEddie Mars
Martha VickersMartha VickersCarmen Sternwood
Louis Jean HeydtLouis Jean HeydtJoe Brody
Charles WaldronCharles 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

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#based on novel or book#gambling#poison#blackmail#detective#drug addiction#sister#film noir#murder#private investigator#whodunit#los angeles, california#private detective#book store#missing person#prank telephone call#wealthy family

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