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The Big Sleep

NR19461h 54mHoward Hawks
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 86

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"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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Based On Novel Or BookGamblingPoisonBlackmailDetectiveDrug AddictionSisterFilm NoirMurderPrivate Investigator

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Sleep (1946) about?

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.

Who stars in The Big Sleep?

The Big Sleep stars Humphrey Bogart (Philip Marlowe), Lauren Bacall (Vivian Sternwood Rutledge), John Ridgely (Eddie Mars), Martha Vickers (Carmen Sternwood), Louis Jean Heydt (Joe Brody). The film was directed by Howard Hawks.

How long is The Big Sleep?

The Big Sleep has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1946. It is rated NR.

Is The Big Sleep worth watching?

The Big Sleep holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Mystery, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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